Columbus can sustain attacks through Méndez, Rodríguez and its wide players, then hunt the next ball around Toronto's box. Toronto can use a first outlet into Corbeanu or Mihailovic and bring a later receiver into the space behind those wide advances. New York's press poses a different first-pass test to Miami, with Hall seeking both a high regain and the follow-up. Miami have central and direct routes to move beyond that wave into their front three.
The Columbus defensive core that played Cincinnati also worked through a full cup final, making repeated recovery runs an important part of this matchup. Toronto regain Kuscevic and Laryea after suspension; Franklin left the last match injured, while Crew's Habroune became doubtful after starting the cup final. Toronto's Osorio and Sallói showed a later finishing connection even in a low-volume away performance. I'm siding with Toronto to remain close enough for that first outlet and later delivery to count.
Hall can turn a hurried Miami pass into a New York attack, with Harper or Ruvalcaba arriving on the far side. Miami's Casemiro, Ayala and De Paul can instead escape the first wave and bring Messi, Suárez and Berterame into the next pass. All three attackers played the latest away win while Silvetti and Allende were already absent; Falcon's suspension follows a brief substitute appearance, and Horvath remains New York's active goalkeeper. New York's recent shot totals include long chase states, while Miami's linked front line has produced decisive close contacts, so I'm siding with an Inter Miami win.
