Inter Miami vs Toronto FC Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | MLS 2026

The Herons look to strengthen their position near the top of the MLS Eastern Conference table.

Inter Miami CF will host Toronto FC in a Major League Soccer fixture at Nu Stadium on Saturday, August 22. The Herons enter the match second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points from 20 games, while Toronto are 11th with 21 points.

Miami have won 11 of their 20 league matches, with six draws and three defeats. They have scored 48 goals. Toronto have four wins, nine draws and seven defeats, scoring 29 goals and conceding 36.

The hosts have also dominated the recent head-to-head record. Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Toronto, winning five and drawing two. Overall, FotMob lists 10 Miami wins, two Toronto wins, and two draws between the clubs.

Kick-off Details

• Competition: Major League Soccer
• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET [5:00 AM IST on Sunday, August 23, 2026]
• Venue: Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form

Inter Miami: W-W-W-D-L

Toronto FC: D-D-L-D-W

Players to watch out for

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Messi has scored 12 goals and created 43 chances in 1,370 minutes this season. He also ranks second in MLS for big chances created, with 14.

Dániel Sallói (Toronto FC)

Sallói leads Toronto’s scoring charts with four goals. He has registered 40 shots, including 19 on target.

Match facts

• Inter Miami are second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points from 20 matches.
• Toronto FC are 11th with 21 points from 20 matches.
• Miami have scored 48 goals and conceded 38 in MLS this season.
• Toronto have scored 29 goals and conceded 36.
• Inter Miami have won five and drawn two of their last seven meetings with Toronto.
• Lionel Messi has created 43 chances and scored 12 goals in 1,370 minutes this season, according to Squawka.
• Luis Suárez has scored 10 goals from 33 shots, with 19 of those attempts on target.
• Dániel Sallói is Toronto’s leading scorer with four goals from 40 shots.

Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Inter Miami to win the match– 3/10 with bet365.
• Tip 2: Lionel Messi to score anytime – 4/9 with bet365.
• Tip 3: Luis Suárez to score anytime – 4/5 with bet365.

Injury & team news

For Inter Miami, Mateo Silvetti (injury), Santiago Morales (injury), Micael (ankle), Germán Berterame (injury), and Tadeo Allende (injury/fatigue) are not available.

Toronto FC will not play Jonathan Osorio, Deandre Kerr, Lazar Stefanovic, Nelson Palacio, Nicksoen Gomis, Markus Cimermancic, and Matheus Pereira.

Head-to-head stats

• Matches Played: 14
• Inter Miami (Win): 10
• Toronto FC (Win): 02
• Draw: 02

Predicted Lineup

Inter Miami

Ríos Novo; Reguilón, Luján, Fray, Mura; Casemiro; Segovia, Bright, De Paul; Suárez, Messi.

Toronto FC

Gavran; Gilman, Kuscevic, Zimmerman, Laryea; Dorsch, Cimermancic; Sallói, Mihailovic, Corbeanu; Sargent

Match Prediction

Inter Miami have the stronger league record and a significant head-to-head advantage. Messi and Suárez provide Miami with greater attacking output. Meanwhile, Toronto have struggled to maintain consistency this season.

We therefore expect the hosts to take the points, with Toronto also capable of scoring.

Prediction: Inter Miami 2-1 Toronto FC.

Telecast details

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