{"id":274111,"date":"2026-05-17T10:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T10:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/274111\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T10:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T10:53:39","slug":"preview-inter-miami-vs-portland-timbers-prediction-team-news-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/274111\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers – prediction, team news, lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meeting for only the third time in the regular season, the Portland Timbers<\/a> will visit Nu Stadium in South Beach for a date with Inter Miami<\/a> to kick off Sunday\u2019s MLS<\/a> action.<\/p>\n

A 5-3 win at FC Cincinnati<\/a> on Wednesday lifted the reigning league champions up to second in the Eastern Conference table, while the Timbers are 12th in the West after drawing 2-2 with CF Montreal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Match preview<\/p>\n

All season long, Miami have seemingly been playing with an all-out attacking formula to get by, a risky but effective approach for the most part.<\/p>\n

While they have given up three or more goals in their last three regular-season affairs, the Herons have countered that by netting a combined 12 times over that stretch.<\/p>\n

Another victory on Sunday would give them their longest winning run of the competition this season (three games) and mark their first MLS triumph at Nu Stadium.<\/p>\n

At the same time, they will aim to avoid losing consecutive home league matches for the first time since May to June 2023 (three games), after Orlando City beat them 4-3 earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Angel Guillermo Hoyos<\/a> has seen his team net multiple goals in all but one MLS encounter this season, while they have not been shut out since he took charge.<\/p>\n

The only previous time they hosted Portland was in 2022 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, when Miami hung on for a 2-1 triumph.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n

Consistency continues to be an issue in the Pacific Northwest for the Timbers, who have yet to win consecutive victories in the league this season.<\/p>\n

Former Inter Miami boss Phil Neville<\/a> has seen his side drop points in six of their seven regular-season away matches this year, conceding at least once each time.<\/p>\n

With 14 points after 12 domestic games, the Timbers have collected five fewer than they had at this stage of the previous campaign.<\/p>\n

In 2026, they have failed to earn a single point in this competition when behind after 45 minutes, while failing to score three times on the road this year.<\/p>\n

A year ago, this team failed to win a single away game against an Eastern Conference opponent, scoring no goals in the process.<\/p>\n

Portland have never earned a single away point in MLS versus a Florida-based club, though they won their first-ever meeting against the Herons 1-0 at home.<\/p>\n

Inter Miami Major League Soccer form:<\/p>\n

Portland Timbers Major League Soccer form:<\/p>\n

Team News<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago \/ IMAGO \/ Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n

A sore knee is expected to keep Tadeo Allende<\/a> out of the Miami fold this weekend, and Noah Allen is doubtful as he recovers from an adductor injury.<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi<\/a> netted a brace in midweek, with the other Herons’ goals coming courtesy of Mateo Silvetti, German Berterame and Cincy keeper Roman Celentano, who was credited with an own-goal.<\/p>\n

There is one injury concern on the Timbers’ side, as Omir Fernandez will be questionable for this game in Miami with a sore foot.<\/p>\n

Kevin Kelsy<\/a> and Cole Bassett scored for them in Montreal on Wednesday as they came from behind on two occasions to claim a point.<\/p>\n

Inter Miami possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

St. Clair; Fray, Falcon, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Berterame<\/p>\n

Portland Timbers possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Pantemis; Bye, Surman, Miller, Fory; Caicedo, Da Costa, Bassett; Antony, Kelsy, Velde<\/p>\n

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We say: Inter Miami 3-2 Portland Timbers<\/p>\n

The Herons are flying high with Messi leading the charge, and against a side as uneasy defensively as the Timbers, we expect Miami will have their share of openings.<\/p>\n

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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