Inter Miami CF v Portland Timbers: Line-ups, stats and preview

Inter Miami return to MLS action on Sunday night as they welcome Portland Timbers to Nu Stadium in South Beach.

The Herons head into the contest after an entertaining 5-3 win away at FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, a result that lifted them into second place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Portland, meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw by CF Montreal and currently sit 12th in the Western Conference after an inconsistent start to the campaign.

Miami continue to embrace a fearless attacking approach under interim boss Angel Guillermo Hoyos, with goals flowing freely at both ends of the pitch.

The Herons have conceded three or more goals in each of their last three MLS matches, but they have compensated by scoring 12 times across those fixtures.

Another victory this weekend would give Miami their longest winning streak of the season and secure a first-ever MLS win at Nu Stadium.

After 12 league matches, the Timbers have collected five fewer points than they managed at the same stage last season, while they are still without an away win against Eastern Conference opposition since the start of 2025.

Team news for Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers

Inter Miami are expected to be without Tadeo Allende due to a knee problem, while Noah Allen remains a doubt with an adductor injury.

Lionel Messi starred in the midweek win over Cincinnati with a brace, while Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame also found the net.

Luis Suarez is expected to continue leading the line alongside Messi in attack.

For Portland, Omir Fernandez is the main injury concern after picking up a foot issue.

Kevin Kelsy and Cole Bassett both scored in the draw with Montreal and are likely to retain their places in the starting lineup.