Major League Soccer: Inter Miami CF vs Portland Timbers – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 14 match between Inter Miami CF and Portland Timbers and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Inter Miami CF enjoy home advantage, when visitors Portland Timbers swing by on Monday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Inter Miami CF approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 3 in the table, having claimed 22 points this season so far. With 12 games behind them, Portland Timbers amassed 13 points, placing them as number 12 before their next fixture.

Form: Inter Miami CF vs Portland Timbers

Inter Miami CF Form

Their last three matches saw Inter Miami CF drawing 1-1 with New England Revolution, losing 3-4 against Orlando City before beating Toronto FC by 2-4. Inter Miami CF only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 16 and conceded 11 goals.

Portland Timbers Form

Their past three matches saw Portland Timbers beating San Diego FC 1-2, losing 2-0 against Real Salt Lake, and beating Sporting Kansas City by 6-0. Portland Timbers only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 13 goals to six.

Betting stats for Inter Miami CF and Portland Timbers

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Inter Miami CF and Portland Timbers played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Inter Miami CF vs Portland Timbers

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Lionel Messi brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Inter Miami CF will start him against Portland Timbers, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Kevin Kelsy, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Inter Miami CF vs Portland Timbers

Full-time result

Inter Miami CF claimed five wins, drew four and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Portland Timbers won one, drew one and lost eight of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Inter Miami CF scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Portland Timbers scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games Inter Miami CF played. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Inter Miami CF managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Portland Timbers kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Inter Miami CF saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.1 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Portland Timbers, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.6 times goals per game themselves. Inter Miami CF scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches.