Inter Miami Chasing Seventh Straight League Win

Inter Miami striker Bederalame suffered a head injury in last weekend's match against CF Montreal and was taken from the field by ambulance. His condition this week remains unclear and he is expected to miss out.

Columbus Crew will be without Abu Ali through injury.

For Inter Miami, there are no suspensions and no listed doubtful players. Injured or unavailable are Tadeo Allende (knee), David Ayala (adductor), Max Falcon, Rojas Zambrano (both calf), and Bederalame (head).

For Columbus Crew, there are no suspensions. Brooks Lennon is doubtful with a groin problem, while Abu Ali is out with a knee injury.

Recommended pick: Home win.

Inter Miami beat CF Montreal 1-0 away last weekend to make it six straight league wins. With Lionel Messi rested, Luis Suarez again led the line. The Uruguayan striker converted a penalty in the 71st minute for his ninth goal in his last nine matches, sealing the victory. Inter Miami had 58% possession in that game, but their finishing was wasteful, managing only two shots on target from 17 attempts. They are currently second in the Eastern Conference, two points behind Nashville.

Columbus Crew, meanwhile, beat FC Cincinnati 2-1 at home last weekend but still sit outside the playoff places. They have 19 points from 17 matches and are 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference. The Crew fell behind after just nine minutes in their last outing, before Jamar Tayan equalised in the 41st minute and Daniel Gazdag converted a penalty before half-time to complete the turnaround. Columbus have won only five of their 17 league games this season.

Inter Miami have lost only once in their last 16 league matches, and the expectation is that the home side will take all three points here.

Head-to-head, Inter Miami won this fixture 5-1 at home and 1-0 away last season, and they are unbeaten in their last seven league meetings with Columbus Crew, posting six wins and one draw.