Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The 2024 Leagues Cup has reached the round of 16 stage and Columbus Crew will host fellow MLS side Inter Miami on Tuesday.

The hosts made a huge statement by hammering Sporting Kansas City 4-0 in their first match in the competition, while Inter Miami sneaked past Toronto FC in a 4-3 thriller.

This year's tournament is the fourth edition of the Leagues Cup, and the visitors come into the event as the defending champions.

The two sides last played each other in June, with Gerardo Martino's outfit running out 2-1 winners.

Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami betting picks and predictions

Tie no bet - Inter Miami (-110)

Having missed out on the playoffs last season in the MLS, things are looking up for Inter Miami.

The Herons are top of the standings in the Eastern Conference after 25 games, with Martino's men five points clear of FC Cincinnati.

Inter Miami have won 16 of their 25 games, but they will need to be at their very best against the Crew, who sit third in the standings after 12 wins from 23 games.

The Black and Gold have two games in hand on their rivals around them at the top of the standings, although they usually struggle against Tuesday's opponents.

The Herons are unbeaten in four games against their hosts, and while they are likely to be without Lionel Messi once again, they still have an abundance of quality running through their squad.

Even without Messi, Miami navigated their way through the group stages of the competition, and they have only lost one of their last nine in the Leagues Cup.

While Columbus are in a rich vein of form, the odds suggest this is a tough game to call, and the value is with Miami, who are not often this price even on the road.

Over 2.5 goals (-138)

While Miami should be able to at least avoid defeat, Tuesday's game promises to be a lively encounter.

Columbus and Inter Miami are among the highest scorers in the MLS so far, with Martino's side finding the net on 56 occasions to lead the way, just nine more than the Crew, who have played two games less.

While Wilfried Nancy's Columbus have conceded the fewest goals in the MLS (22), they are playing the best team in the division and this should be an end-to-end battle from the first whistle.

The Crew have been in fine form in front of goal, scoring four against Sporting Kansas City, just a few weeks after they scored the same amount in a pre-season friendly against Aston Villa.

They have scored in 11 consecutive matches, while they have netted four goals in four of their last six games at home.

Inter's last 13 matches have contained at least two goals, while the previous four meetings between the two teams have produced plenty of goals as well.

Both teams have scored in the last four encounters, while at least three goals were scored in each of those games.

Matias Rojas to score anytime (+375)

Without Messi, Martino has needed his team to spread the goals around in the last few weeks, and midfielder Rojas has at least done his part to help the cause.

The 28-year-old has played 10 times in the MLS, scoring four goals and providing one assist, while he has scored three times in three Leagues Cup appearances.

Rojas' confidence is clearly high, and Columbus will do well to keep him quiet as he tries to support Luis Suarez with his late runs from midfield.

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Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds

Columbus Crew	+145
Tie	+250
Inter Miami	+162

Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami player props

Anytime Goalscorer odds

Juan Hernandez (Columbus Crew)	+125
Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)	+150
Leonardo Campana (Inter Miami)	+175
Christian Ramirez (Columbus Crew)	+225
Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)	+250
Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew)	+275

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