Inter Miami return to MLS motion on Sunday evening as they welcome Portland Timbers to Nu Stadium in South Seaside.
The Herons head into the competition after an entertaining 5-3 win away at FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, a end result that lifted them into second place within the Jap Convention standings.
Portland, in the meantime, had been held to a 2-2 draw by CF Montreal and at the moment sit twelfth within the Western Convention after an inconsistent begin to the marketing campaign.
Miami proceed to embrace a fearless attacking strategy below interim boss Angel Guillermo Hoyos, with objectives flowing freely at each ends of the pitch.
The Herons have conceded three or extra objectives in every of their final three MLS matches, however they’ve compensated by scoring 12 occasions throughout these fixtures.
One other victory this weekend would give Miami their longest successful streak of the season and safe a first-ever MLS win at Nu Stadium.
After 12 league matches, the Timbers have collected 5 fewer factors than they managed on the similar stage final season, whereas they’re nonetheless with out an away win in opposition to Jap Convention opposition because the begin of 2025.
Crew information for Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers
Inter Miami are anticipated to be with out Tadeo Allende because of a knee drawback, whereas Noah Allen stays a doubt with an adductor harm.
Lionel Messi starred within the midweek win over Cincinnati with a brace, whereas Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame additionally discovered the web.
Luis Suarez is anticipated to proceed main the road alongside Messi in assault.
For Portland, Omir Fernandez is the primary harm concern after selecting up a foot problem.
Kevin Kelsy and Cole Bassett each scored within the draw with Montreal and are prone to retain their locations within the beginning lineup.
Anticipated line-ups for Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers
Inter Miami: St. Clair; Fray, Falcon, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Vivid, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Berterame
Portland Timbers: Pantemis; Bye, Surman, Miller, Fory; Caicedo, Da Costa, Bassett; Antony, Kelsy, Velde
The place to observe Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers: TV channel, stay stream
The match shall be out there to observe stay on MLS Season Go by way of Apple TV.
Kick-off is scheduled for 11:00pm BST on Sunday.
The stats for Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers
- Inter Miami have scored 12 objectives throughout their final three MLS matches
- Miami have netted a minimum of twice in all however one league sport this season
- Portland have did not win consecutive MLS matches in 2026
- The Timbers have conceded in each away league match this marketing campaign
- Portland have by no means earned an away level in opposition to a Florida-based MLS membership
Prediction for Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers
Miami’s attacking firepower continues to hold them by video games, and with Messi in glorious type, the Herons will fancy their possibilities in opposition to a Portland facet that has struggled defensively away from house.
Prediction: Inter Miami 3-2 Portland Timbers
