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 |
13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 31:24 | 25 |
| 21 |  Portland Timbers |
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 21:23 | 14 |
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.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Portland
Miami are available to back at +700 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
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
Miami
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Miami on the Asian Handicap at -1.5, at least three goals to be scored along with Miami to have over 5.5 corners.
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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 74% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -286 favourites to win this MLS encounter. Portland Timbers are the +650 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 -139. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Portland at +460 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +195.
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 -222 on the BTTS market.
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Lionel Messi is the market leader at +220 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Inter Miami League Stats
Portland Timbers League Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Inter Miami this season are Lionel Messi (11), German Berterame (4), Luis Suarez (3)
- Top Assistors for Inter Miami this season are Telasco Segovia (5), Lionel Messi (4), Rodrigo De Paul (4)
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.
Previous Inter Miami Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Inter Miami Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Angel Guillermo Hoyos
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 30:9 | 29 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 29:11 | 29 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 26:8 | 27 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 31:24 | 25 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17:8 | 24 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 23:17 | 22 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 20:16 | 22 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 9 | Minnesota Utd | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:19 | 21 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23:15 | 20 |
| 11 | FC Dallas | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | 19 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23:18 | 18 |
| 14 | NY Red Bulls | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:30 | 18 |
| 15 | Colorado Rapids | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 23:20 | 16 |
| 16 | San Diego | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 25:20 | 16 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 19:21 | 16 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 19 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 27:32 | 16 |
| 20 | Charlotte FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 20:22 | 15 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 21:23 | 14 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20:24 | 14 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18:25 | 13 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 20:37 | 13 |
| 26 | Columbus Crew | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18:22 | 12 |
| 27 | St. Louis | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13:20 | 10 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11:33 | 8 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13:23 | 6 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16:7 | 18 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15:6 | 18 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 13 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:3 | 13 |
| 6 | Seattle Sounders | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 13 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:8 | 12 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 11 | San Diego | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18:8 | 11 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 13 | Charlotte FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 14 | Austin FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 15 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 17 | CF Montréal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 10 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14:7 | 9 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13:12 | 9 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 6 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 29 | Inter Miami | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8:9 | 3 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2:5 | 2 |
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