Columbus Crew SC vs Internacional CF Miami, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Internacional CF Miami — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Internacional CF Miami 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Sep | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | New England Revolution | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | New York Red Bulls | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Columbus Crew SC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Oct | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Portland Timbers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Nashville SC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 17 Sep | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Internacional CF Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 47 | Points | 60 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 5 / 15 | W / D / L | 16 / 12 / 6 |
| 59 | Scored | 80 |
| 52 | Conceded | 59 |
| +7 | GD | +21 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 41% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Internacional CF Miami this season
Internacional CF Miami this season
Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts). Internacional CF Miami are 2nd (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/8
16-30
12/7
31-45
7/7
46-60
10/2
61-75
7/5
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Internacional CF Miami
0-15
5/7
16-30
8/4
31-45
19/3
46-60
9/9
61-75
6/4
76+
14/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Internacional CF Miami
| Lionel Messi | 25 G | 14 A |
| Luis Suarez | 17 G | 7 A |
| German Berterame | 10 G | 8 A |
| Rodrigo de Paul | 4 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Lower.com Field that hosts another battle between Columbus Crew SC and Internacional CF Miami.
- 5' Columbus Crew SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Columbus Crew SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Caleb Porter might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 16' It’s a booking for Internacional CF Miami player. Gonzalo Higuain gets a Yellow card.
- 21' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' The travelling Internacional CF Miami supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' The USA Gyasi Zardes breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 1-0!
- 40' Goal! Gyasi Zardes scores his 95 goal in 303 matches.
- 44' Pedro Santos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 49' Jay Chapman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 300 appearances.
- 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Columbus Crew SC winning 50% of all matches.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vito Wormgoor.
- 57' Vito Wormgoor picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' Time for substitution for Internacional CF Miami. Sami Guediri is replaced by Brek Shea.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Neville will be considering his options from the bench.
- 65' Gyasi Zardes adds to his 0 season tally! Columbus Crew SC lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
- 68' Poor challenge from Kelvin Leerdam. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 68' Federico Higuain has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gonzalo Higuain on 68 minute.
- 73' Internacional CF Miami is showing some good football. However, Internacional CF Miami are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 74' The whistle greets Pedro Santos as he departs to be replaced by Alexandru Matan.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christian Makoun on 76.
- 79' Time for substitution for Columbus Crew SC. Gyasi Zardes is replaced by Miguel Berry.
- 83' What a moment for Leandro Gonzalez Pirez! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Harrison Afful on, Steven Moreira off on 87 minutes.
- 88' Jay Chapman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Indiana Vassilev at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Julian Carranza. He receives a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Columbus Crew SC 4-0 Internacional CF Miami.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
31
Steven Moreira ↓ Harrison Afful 87'
- 22
- 17
- 19
-
11
Gyasi Zardes ↓ Miguel Berry 79'
-
7
Pedro Santos ↓ Alexandru Matan 74'
- 6
- 5
-
10
Lucas Zelarayan ↓ Liam Fraser 74'
- 3
Bench
-
20
Alexandru Matan ↑ 74'
-
99
Bradley Wright-Phillips ↑ 87'
-
18
Liam Fraser ↑ 74'
- 14
- 24
-
25
Harrison Afful ↑ 87'
- 30
-
27
Miguel Berry ↑ 79'
- 26
Coach
Caleb Porter
Internacional CF Miami Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 31
- 6
-
29
Indiana Vassilev ↓ Jay Chapman 88'
- 4
- 19
- 26
-
35
Sami Guediri ↓ Brek Shea 57'
Bench
- 1
-
14
Jay Chapman ↑ 88'
-
22
Federico Higuain ↑ 68'
-
20
Brek Shea ↑ 57'
-
21
Julian Carranza ↑ 68'
- 10
Coach
Phil Neville
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 4 |
| Leonardo Campana | 4 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Gonzalo Higuain | 2 |
| Pedro Santos | 1 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2021-10-16
Columbus Crew SC
4–0
Internacional CF Miami
W
2021-10-03
Philadelphia Union
3–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2021-09-25
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2021-09-18
New England Revolution
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2021-09-14
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
New York Red Bulls
W
2021-09-12
Internacional CF Miami
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
Internacional CF Miami Form
2021-10-16
Columbus Crew SC
4–0
Internacional CF Miami
L
2021-10-09
New York Red Bulls
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
L
2021-10-03
Portland Timbers
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
L
2021-09-29
Atlanta United FC
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
L
2021-09-22
Internacional CF Miami
1–5
Nashville SC
L
2021-09-17
Internacional CF Miami
0–4
New York Red Bulls
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.24
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Internacional CF Miami xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
80%
Draw or Internacional CF Miami
41%
Columbus Crew SC or Internacional CF Miami
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.9%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Internacional CF Miami covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Internacional CF Miami keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

