Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers

Inter Miami host Portland Timbers at Nu Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 17 May.

Rather than back Miami to win, we’re going to take the -114 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap against Portland. This means we need them to oblige with a victory of two goals or more.

Inter Miami have won two MLS games on the spin, triumphing 5-3 in their previous league encounter. This was away to FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Angel Guillermo Hoyos' team had most of the ball recording 54% possession and six shots on target, with Lionel Messi scoring two of the goals.

Portland Timbers played CF Montréal away at Saputo Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Oregon outfit had three shots on goal and recorded 57% possession, with Kevin Kelsy and Cole Bassett finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Miami and Portland saw the former win at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Chase Stadium.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Inter Miami	15	9	4	2	39	28	11	39:28	31
23	Portland Timbers	14	4	2	8	22	28	-6	22:28	14

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts. Miami have had 56.2% possession and 6.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while being awarded 2.9 corners.

Top goalscorer is Lionel Messi on 8 goals, while German Berterame has bagged 4 and Luis Suarez 3. Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi are the top assists makers with 4.

Portland have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 10.6 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Phil Neville's side average 48.1% possession, 3.8 corners in their favour and 6.6 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 6.9 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts.

Kevin Kelsy has scored 5 goals, followed by Kristoffer Velde on 4 and Cole Bassett with 2. Look no further than David Da Costa for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Inter Miami confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Dayne St. Clair (GK), Ian Fray, Gonzalo Lujan, Micael, Sergio Reguilon, Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia, Lionel Messi, German Berterame, Luis Suarez.

Portland Timbers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Pantemis (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Cole Bassett, Diego Chara, Kristoffer Velde, David Da Costa, Antony, Kevin Kelsy.

Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Miami to dominate this MLS match and the Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back the favourites at -1.5. Odds of -114 are attractive that they are able to enjoy a handsome win.

The MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers league stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Miami in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Miami in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Miami in 2 consecutive games.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Miami Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Miami 3 - 1 Portland

Miami are available to back at +650 to secure a 3-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Germán Berterame to Score +135

Germán Berterame (Miami) has netted two goals in his past four MLS games on home soil. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +135 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Germán Berterame Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+475

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Corners Prediction

Miami Over 5.5 Corners -147

Miami have had over 5.5 corners in four straight home games, with Portland conceding over 5.5 corners in their past three away games. We’re happy to back the -147 when it comes to Miami covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Miami

Total

9.50 6.60 2.90

Home

8.40 5.60 2.80

Away

8.20 4.40 3.80

Portland

Total

10.40 3.80 6.60

Home

10.20 3.90 6.30

Away

11.20 4.30 6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Miami Corners

Over 6.5

-119

Under 6.5

-119

Portland Corners

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+850

2

+360

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Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Inter Miami have a 79% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -370 favourites to win this MLS encounter. Portland Timbers are the +750 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you fancy Miami to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -167. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Portland at +510 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +225.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -238 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-370

X

+525

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-167

X

+225

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-909

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1111

2

+500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-118

2 Hcp +1.75

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+330

Over 2.5

-500

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Lionel Messi is the market leader at +210 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Lionel Messi (Miami)

First

-263

Anytime

+210

Germán Berterame (Miami)

First

+125

Anytime

+475

Luis Suárez (Miami)

First

+140

Anytime

+525

Mateo Silvetti (Miami)

First

+145

Anytime

+550

Tadeo Allende (Miami)

First

+170

Anytime

+650

Felipe Mora (Portland)

First

+230

Anytime

+900

Santiago Morales (Miami)

First

+240

Anytime

+900

Antony Alves Santos (Portland)

First

+310

Anytime

+1200

Telasco Segovia (Miami)

First

+330

Anytime

+1150

Ariel Lassiter (Portland)

First

+360

Anytime

+1400

Kristoffer Velde (Portland)

First

+380

Anytime

+1400

Alexander Aravena (Portland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1500

Cole Bassett (Portland)

First

+420

Anytime

+1600

David Ayala (Miami)

First

+430

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo De Paul (Miami)

First

+440

Anytime

+1500

David Costa (Portland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1800

Jimer Fory (Portland)

First

+550

Anytime

+2000

Gonzalo Luján (Miami)

First

+550

Anytime

+2000

Facundo Mura (Miami)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Ian Fray (Miami)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Yannick Bright (Miami)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Maximiliano Falcón (Miami)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

David Ruíz (Miami)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Noah Allen (Miami)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Joao Ortiz (Portland)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News

The Inter vs Portland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS as well as the latest injury reports.

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