REF’s picks

Inter Miami head into this clash with strong historical momentum and consistency, making them the side to back despite a string of draws recently. Even with international absences affecting both squads, the visitors boast greater resilience and depth to edge out a struggling Columbus outfit on home soil.

1. 1Inter Miami lead the recent head-to-head series with seven wins to Columbus Crew's three across all competitions.
2. 2The visitors are unbeaten in their last six outings, showing remarkable resilience even when settling for draws.
3. 3Key international absences for both teams could disrupt cohesion and lead to a more fragmented, unpredictable match rhythm.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.