MLS action returns to South Florida on Saturday night as Inter Miami FC hosts the Columbus Crew in an Eastern Conference matchup at Chase Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Herons looking to stay unbeaten since the league resumed following the 2026 World Cup. Inter Miami enters the weekend at 11-4-2 (37 points), just two points behind conference-leading Nashville SC, while Columbus sits at 5-8-4 (19 points) and is looking to climb back into the playoff race.
Inter Miami has won both of its matches since returning to league play despite being without Lionel Messi, defeating the Chicago Fire 3-2 before earning a 1-0 road victory over CF Montréal last weekend. The win over Montréal also marked the highly anticipated club debut of former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.
Columbus, meanwhile, split its first two matches after the break, falling 2-1 at home to New York City FC before bouncing back with a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati. Saturday’s matchup gives Miami an opportunity to keep pace with Nashville atop the East, while the Crew look to build on last week’s win and gain ground in the postseason race.
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Odds
Here are the latest 3-way moneyline odds at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Inter Miami (-150)
- Draw (+300)
- Columbus Crew (+375)
Is Lionel Messi Playing Today?
Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami following Argentina’s run to the 2026 World Cup final, but he is not expected to play against the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.
Interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos is expected to ease his captain back into action after a busy summer, with Inter Miami likely prioritizing Messi’s fitness ahead of next week’s Leagues Cup opener. While Messi has resumed training with the club, all indications are that Saturday’s match will come too soon for his return.
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
Here’s how Hard Rock Bet players are aligned for Saturday night’s Eastern Conference showdown:
- Inter Miami is receiving 95.1% of all bets to go along with 95.4% of the handle.
- Columbus has taken in just 3.5% of all tickets and 4.3% of the money.
- Draw is the least popular outcome of the three, pulling in 1.4% of all bets and 0.3% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
With Messi likely sidelined for another match, Hard Rock Bet players are all over Luis Suárez props:
- Luis Suárez – Anytime Goalscorer
- Luis Suárez – To Score or Assist
- Luis Suárez – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Jamal Thiaré – Anytime Goalscorer
- Inter Miami Goalkeeper – Over 3.5 Saves
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew Match Info
- 📍 Location: Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida
- 📅 Date: Saturday, August 1
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: Apple TV
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