Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers predictions, May 17, 2026

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Inter Miami

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On May 17, 2026, Inter Miami welcomes the Portland Timbers in what promises to be a compelling MLS clash at home. Both teams come into this matchup with commendable recent form, each securing victories in three of their last five matches.

Inter Miami, benefiting from home advantage, has demonstrated a solid tactical approach, characterized by an effective combination of possession play and swift counter-attacks. Their ability to control the midfield and create goal-scoring opportunities could be pivotal in this fixture.

Meanwhile, the Portland Timbers will be looking to leverage their own strengths, particularly their resilience and capability to exploit set pieces. With odds favoring Inter Miami at 1.36 for a home win, the bookmakers acknowledge their strong performances on home soil. Our model predicts a 72.6% probability of a home victory, with a 17.2% chance of a draw and a 12% likelihood of an away win.

While Inter Miami appears favored, the unpredictability of MLS and Portland’s competitive spirit could make for a tightly contested match. Fans and bettors alike should prepare for an engaging encounter with potential surprises.

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Inter Miami
69.6%
Draw
17.9%
Portland
12.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.36 5.30 7.58

Latest Results

09.05.26 Toronto FC – Inter Miami – 2:4
02.05.26 Inter Miami – Orlando City – 3:4
25.04.26 Inter Miami – New England Revolution – 1:1
22.04.26 Real Salt Lake – Inter Miami – 0:2
18.04.26 Colorado Rapids – Inter Miami – 2:3
09.05.26 Portland Timbers – Sporting Kansas City – 6:0
02.05.26 Real Salt Lake – Portland Timbers – 2:0
25.04.26 San Diego FC – Portland Timbers – 1:2
18.04.26 Minnesota United – Portland Timbers – 2:0
11.04.26 Portland Timbers – Los Angeles FC – 2:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 12).
  • Inter Miami is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Portland has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, Inter Miami is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Inter Miami won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 1:1).
  • Including home match between the teams, Inter Miami won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    28.05.22 Inter Miami – Portland Timbers – 2:1
    03.10.21 Portland Timbers – Inter Miami – 1:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 San Jose Earthquakes 12 9 2 1 27:8 19 29
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 11 8 2 1 27:7 20 26
    3 Los Angeles FC 12 6 3 3 20:12 8 21
    4 Seattle Sounders 10 6 3 1 14:6 8 21
    5 Minnesota United 12 6 3 3 16:18 -2 21
    6 Real Salt Lake 11 6 1 4 20:17 3 19
    7 FC Dallas 12 5 4 3 23:16 7 19
    8 Houston Dynamo 11 6 0 5 17:19 -2 18
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 12 4 4 4 18:18 0 16
    10 Austin FC 12 3 5 4 18:21 -3 14
    11 Colorado Rapids 12 4 1 7 22:20 2 13
    12 Portland Timbers 11 4 1 6 19:21 -2 13
    13 San Diego FC 12 3 4 5 20:20 0 13
    14 St. Louis City 11 2 3 6 10:18 -8 9
    15 Sporting Kansas City 11 1 2 8 8:32 -24 5

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 11 7 3 1 23:8 15 24
    2 New England Revolution 11 7 1 3 20:13 7 22
    3 Inter Miami 12 6 4 2 26:21 5 22
    4 Chicago Fire 11 5 2 4 20:14 6 17
    5 DC United 12 4 4 4 15:17 -2 16
    6 FC Cincinnati 12 4 4 4 24:27 -3 16
    7 New York City 12 4 3 5 22:18 4 15
    8 Charlotte 12 4 3 5 20:21 -1 15
    9 New York Red Bulls 12 4 3 5 19:28 -9 15
    10 Toronto FC 12 3 5 4 20:24 -4 14
    11 CF Montreal 11 4 0 7 16:23 -7 12
    12 Columbus Crew 12 3 3 6 16:19 -3 12
    13 Atlanta Utd 12 3 1 8 13:20 -7 10
    14 Orlando City 12 3 1 8 16:34 -18 10
    15 Philadelphia Union 12 1 3 8 10:19 -9 6

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