Brais Mendez tips Columbus for success ahead of Inter Miami clash

Columbus Crew host Inter Miami this weekend while missing several key international players.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 27 September 2026

Brais Mendez believes the Columbus Crew will improve further this season as they prepare to host Inter Miami. The team recently beat CF Montreal to keep their playoff hopes alive. That victory ended a two run losing streak for the club.

Mendez finds his feet

Mendez scored in the recent win over Montreal with a brilliant free kick. He admits that he needed time to adjust to his new surroundings and the hot weather. The midfielder now feels much better connected with his teammates.

Miami missing stars

Inter Miami sits third in the Eastern Conference following a draw against San Diego. The team will travel without Lionel Messi and several other players who are away on international duty. Manager Cristian Gonzalez must adapt his lineup to cover the missing stars.

Key players to watch

Mendez has become a major threat from dead ball situations for Columbus. Inter Miami will be without Messi, who has a strong scoring record against the Crew in past matches.

What it means for a bet

Punters should consider the missing international players when looking at the match markets.

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