Looking to skyrocket their way to the top of the Eastern Conference standings in the early hours of Sunday, Inter Miami will welcome Columbus to Florida.With the MLS set to steal all of the headlines this weekend, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.Verdict: Inter Miami winBest Odds: 7/11Bookmaker: BetUSInter MiamiStarting with the hosts, embarking on what has been a sensational run of form on either side of the MLS’ summer interval, Inter Miami are riding what has become a serious wave of momentum. Frustrated last season as they were forced to settle for a bronze medal finish in the Eastern Conference, Guillermo Hoyos’ side have their sights fixed on recapturing their crown in 2026. Last seen clinching a gritty 1-0 victory against Montreal, the Herons have won all of their previous six consecutive MLS appearances and find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Marking their return from the World Cup break with a rollercoaster 3-2 win against Chicago, Miami have also gained a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. Notching 43 goals in their 17 MLS showdowns so far this season, Sunday’s hosts comfortably hold the best-attacking tally in the Eastern Conference.Inter Miami Team NewsSuffering the most public of World Cup heartbreak this summer, it remains to be seen if eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will play any part at the Nu Stadium in the early hours of Sunday.Bagging what turned out to be the winner away at Montreal last time out and now notching nine goals in his 13 MLS appearances this season, fellow former Barcelona icon Luis Suarez will lead the line here. However, new recruit and ex-Portland midfielder David Ayala remains on the sidelines with a knee issue.Columbus CrewAs for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home against Cincinnati, Columbus will now be searching for some crucial stability going forward. Opening Sunday’s fixtures sat outside the play-off places in the Eastern Conference, the Crew will be bracing themselves for a monumental challenge when they travel to Florida this weekend. Marking their respective return from the MLS’ summer interval with a 2-1 loss at the hands of New York City, Columbus have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven top-flight battles. It should also be highlighted, interim boss Laurent Courtois saw his squad fall to a nightmare 5-1 drumming when they last travelled to Inter Miami for an MLS showdown back in June 2025.Columbus Crew Team NewsNot making a single appearance across any competition since the start of April, Columbus will once again be unable to call upon Palestine international Wessam Abou Ali due to an extended knee issue.Bagging what turned out to be the winner against Cincinnati last time out and now registering back-to-back MLS strikes, Daniel Gazdag could play a leading role in the final third. Former St. Etienne star Dylan Chambost will start in the middle of the park this weekend.Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Inter Miami and Columbus last met for an MLS showdown back in June 2025, Sunday’s hosts stormed their way to a thumping 5-1 victory in Florida.Inter Miami have won all of their last six consecutive MLS appearances.Attacking talisman Luis Suarez has registered nine goals in his 13 MLS appearances so far this season.Columbus have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven straight MLS showdowns.Inter Miami have registered 43 goals in their 17 MLS appearances this season and comfortably hold the best-attacking tally in the Eastern Conference.ConclusionStorming their way to a dominant 5-1 victory when they last welcomed Columbus to Florida for their most recent MLS showdown back in June 2025, Inter Miami will be dreaming of a repeat performance this weekend. Enjoying a sensational flurry on either side of the World Cup interval, Sunday’s hosts have now won all of their previous six consecutive MLS appearances. Knowing that they can skyrocket their way to the top of the Eastern Conference here, Miami will be confident of making another public statement on home soil.Verdict: Inter Miami winBest Odds: 7/11Bookmaker: BetUSThe post Prediction: Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew appeared first on SoccerNews.