Inter Miami CF vs Columbus Crew preview: November 21, 2026
Inter Miami CF (16-12-6 W-D-L, 60 pts, 2nd) host Columbus Crew (14-5-15 W-D-L, 47 pts, 7th) at Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida on November 21, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do Inter Miami CF and Columbus Crew compare heading into their match?
- Inter Miami CF are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 60 points from 34 matches (16-12-6 W-D-L); Columbus Crew are 7th in the Eastern Conference with 47 points from 34 matches (14-5-15 W-D-L).
- Inter Miami CF score 2.4 (1st most of 30) and concede 1.7 (12th most) per match. Columbus Crew score 1.7 (11th most of 30) and concede 1.5 (13th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Inter Miami CF 1.9 for and 1.7 against; Columbus Crew 1.3 for and 1.3 against.
- Inter Miami CF at home: 6-9-2 W-D-L in 17 (2.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per match). Columbus Crew away: 5-3-9 W-D-L in 17 (1.8 scored, 1.9 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: Inter Miami CF 2-2-1 W-D-L, Columbus Crew 5-0-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 26 of 34 (76%) Inter Miami CF matches and 23 of 34 (68%) Columbus Crew matches; 3 or more goals in 26 of 34 (76%) and 24 of 34 (71%).
- 4 earlier stored meetings: Inter Miami CF 2, Columbus Crew 1, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (Inter Miami CF 34, Columbus Crew 34); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF | 16-12-6 | 2-2-1 (2-1.8) | 10-3-4 (2-1.6) | 6-9-2 (2.7-1.8) |
| Columbus Crew | 14-5-15 | 5-0-0 (3-1) | 5-3-9 (1.8-1.9) | 9-2-6 (1.7-1.1) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Inter Miami CF attack against Columbus Crew defense
| Inter Miami CF for | Columbus Crew against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.4 (1st) | 1.5 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.9 (2nd) | 1.3 (23rd) |
| Shots per match | 14.7 (4th) | 11.6 (27th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.9 (2nd) | 4.8 (17th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.5 (1st) | 1.9 (27th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.8 (6th) | 8.3 (20th) |
| Corners per match | 4.9 (17th) | 3.9 (27th) |
Columbus Crew attack against Inter Miami CF defense
| Columbus Crew for | Inter Miami CF against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.7 (11th) | 1.7 (12th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (24th) | 1.7 (6th) |
| Shots per match | 12.6 (19th) | 13.2 (14th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.6 (21st) | 4.5 (20th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.5 (15th) | 2.4 (16th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.8 (25th) | 8.2 (22nd) |
| Corners per match | 5.1 (12th) | 3.8 (28th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Inter Miami CF, home matches | Columbus Crew, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 17 |
| Record | 6-9-2 W-D-L | 5-3-9 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Clean sheets | 3 of 17 (18%) | 3 of 17 (18%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 17 (0%) | 1 of 17 (6%) |
| Both teams scored | 14 of 17 (82%) | 13 of 17 (76%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 17 of 17 (100%) | 17 of 17 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 14 of 17 (82%) | 13 of 17 (76%) |
Scoring patterns
| Inter Miami CF | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 6 of 34 (18%) | 8 of 34 (24%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 34 (9%) | 4 of 34 (12%) |
| Both teams scored | 26 of 34 (76%) | 23 of 34 (68%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 32 of 34 (94%) | 31 of 34 (91%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 26 of 34 (76%) | 24 of 34 (71%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 21 of 34 (62%) | 13 of 34 (38%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1.1 for, 0.7 against (32 matches) | 0.9 for, 0.8 against (33 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.3 for, 1.1 against (32 matches) | 0.8 for, 0.8 against (33 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Inter Miami CF | Columbus Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.9 (2nd) | 1.3 (24th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.7 (6th) | 1.3 (23rd) |
| Shots | 14.7 (4th) | 12.6 (19th) |
| Shots, opponents | 13.2 (14th) | 11.6 (27th) |
| Shots on target | 5.9 (2nd) | 4.6 (21st) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.5 (20th) | 4.8 (17th) |
| Big chances | 3.5 (1st) | 2.5 (15th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.4 (16th) | 1.9 (27th) |
| Possession % | 57.0 (2nd) | 54.7 (5th) |
| Passes | 559.3 (2nd) | 543.7 (3rd) |
| Passes, opponents | 415.7 (27th) | 445.9 (19th) |
| Corners | 4.9 (17th) | 5.1 (12th) |
| Corners, opponents | 3.8 (28th) | 3.9 (27th) |
| Fouls | 13.1 (7th) | 10.5 (23rd) |
| Fouls, opponents | 11.7 (15th) | 11.2 (22nd) |
| Yellow cards | 2.5 (1st) | 1.6 (26th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.7 (23rd) | 2.2 (5th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.8 (6th) | 7.8 (25th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.2 (22nd) | 8.3 (20th) |
| Shots outside the box | 5.2 (4th) | 4.8 (9th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.8 (6th) | 3.5 (26th) |
| Big chances missed | 2.1 (1st) | 1.6 (14th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.3 (22nd) | 1.1 (30th) |
| Offsides | 1.8 (14th) | 2.0 (10th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.5 (19th) | 2.1 (8th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.6 (1st) | 86.1 (7th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 87.8 (1st) | 87.2 (5th) |
| Long balls | 46 (18th) | 41.8 (27th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 42.4 (25th) | 46.7 (15th) |
| Long balls completed | 27.6 (1st) | 21.2 (24th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 21.9 (20th) | 24.7 (5th) |
| Crosses | 11.6 (30th) | 15.8 (14th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 13.2 (27th) | 14.6 (24th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.1 (28th) | 3.3 (26th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.0 (28th) | 4.3 (11th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.5 (11th) | 7.1 (3rd) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.7 (20th) | 5.3 (25th) |
| Tackles | 14.4 (22nd) | 16.2 (3rd) |
| Tackles, opponents | 13.4 (23rd) | 17.9 (1st) |
| Interceptions | 9.3 (15th) | 9.6 (10th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.5 (5th) | 9.8 (8th) |
| Clearances | 16.0 (28th) | 18.5 (26th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 17.6 (28th) | 21.1 (17th) |
| Ground duels won | 31.6 (21st) | 33.5 (5th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 31.1 (17th) | 33.0 (11th) |
| Aerial duels won | 8.0 (25th) | 7.1 (29th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 7.6 (28th) | 8.8 (22nd) |
| Big saves | 0.6 (27th) | 0.9 (11th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.9 (9th) | 0.6 (29th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Inter Miami CF
- Nov 7, 2026 (MLS): D 3-3 vs Charlotte FC
- Nov 1, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 at New England Revolution
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): D 2-2 vs FC Cincinnati
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): L 0-2 at Red Bull New York
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): W 3-1 at Atlanta United FC
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): W 2-0 vs New York City FC
Columbus Crew
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 2026 | Inter Miami CF 1-2 Columbus Crew (at Columbus Crew) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 2026 | Inter Miami CF 2-2 Columbus Crew (at Inter Miami CF) |
| May 31, 2025 | 2025 | Inter Miami CF 5-1 Columbus Crew (at Inter Miami CF) |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2025 | Inter Miami CF 1-0 Columbus Crew (at Columbus Crew) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | forward | 30 | 24 G, 13 A, 178 SH | 3 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Luis Suárez | forward | 29 | 17 G, 7 A, 57 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Germán Berterame | forward | 30 | 10 G, 8 A, 64 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Rodrigo De Paul | midfielder | 28 | 6 G, 10 A, 41 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Telasco Segovia | midfielder | 30 | 3 G, 10 A, 28 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Ian Fray | defender | 26 | 2 G, 2 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 1 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo Tapia | forward | 11 | 6 G, 2 A, 25 SH | 5 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Max Arfsten | forward | 17 | 4 G, 4 A, 21 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Wessam Abou Ali | forward | 7 | 5 G, 1 A, 20 SH | 3 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Taha Habroune | midfielder | 32 | 5 G, 4 A, 30 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots on target |
| Brais Méndez | midfielder | 13 | 6 G, 2 A, 35 SH | 4 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Mohamed Farsi | defender | 20 | 2 G, 5 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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