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Inter Miami will be looking to pile more pressure on Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC when they take on Portland Timbers at the Nu Stadium this Sunday.
Lionel Messi and his teammates are on the hunt for a third straight MLS victory, while also boasting the best attack in the competition.
Portland, on the other hand, have seen a slight upswing in results, but the club are still lacking consistency having failed to win back-to-back MLS games since June 2025.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers key stats
- Inter Miami boast the best attack in the MLS with 31 goals to their name.
- Portland Timbers have failed to win successive MLS games since June 2025.
- Inter Miami have scored 12 goals across their last three matches.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers preview: Goal-mad Inter looking to beat former coach
Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers — Tale of the Tape
| Inter Miami | vs | Portland Timbers |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 12th |
| 25 | Points | 14 |
| 31 | Goals For | 21 |
| 24 | Goals Against | 23 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 14th/1st | Home / Away Rank | 10th/13th |
Inter Miami have relied heavily on their attacking firepower throughout the season, adopting an aggressive approach that has often compensated for their defensive vulnerabilities.
Although the Herons have conceded at least three goals in each of their last three MLS matches, they have responded impressively at the other end by scoring a combined 12 goals during that run.
Victory on Sunday would hand Miami their longest winning streak of the league campaign so far, extending their current run to three consecutive matches.
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi already has 15 goal contributions this season, including 11 goals.
It would also represent the club’s first MLS victory at Nu Stadium this season – a staggering stat considering how well Inter have done this term.
Under Angel Guillermo Hoyos, Miami have consistently posed a major attacking threat, scoring at least twice in all but one of their MLS fixtures this season.
The Herons have also avoided being shut out in every league match since Hoyos took charge.
When it comes to Portland Timbers, consistency has continued to evade them this season, with the Timbers still unable to record consecutive MLS victories during the current campaign.
Former Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville has watched his side struggle on their travels, with Portland dropping points in six of their seven away league matches while conceding in every one of those games.
Portland Timbers have lost five of their last seven MLS away games this season.
The Timbers have collected only 14 points from their opening 12 league fixtures, leaving them five points worse off than they were at the same stage last season.
Portland have also struggled when chasing matches in 2026, failing to earn a single point in MLS after trailing at half time.
Their attacking issues away from home cannot be ignored, with the Timbers failing to score in three road matches this season.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers form guide & betting tips
| Inter Miami | vs | Portland Timbers |
|---|---|---|
WDLWW |
Form | LWLWD |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 5th |
| 15 | Goals For | 10 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 7 |
WDLWW |
Form (All Comps) | LWLWD |
Whispers predicts: Inter Miami 3-2 Portland Timbers
There is no such thing as a boring game when it comes to Inter Miami this season, with the team consistently involved in thrillers.
Bearing that in mind, backing both teams to score is a no brainer, especially with bookmakers offering 1/2 odds.
The over 2.5 goals bet is another smart play, though the odds are a tad shorter at 1/4.
Lastly, you can get massive 15/1 odds when backing Inter Miami to win 3-2 in the correct score market.
> Both teams to score at 1/2 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1/4 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct score 3-2 at 15/1 | Likelihood: Outsider