Major League Soccer,
Round 21
Inter Miami
23/08/2026
00:30
Toronto FC
TOR
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Venue
- Nu Stadium
Preview for Inter Miami v Toronto FC
Inter Miami will begin a three-game MLS homestand when they welcome Toronto to Nu Stadium on Saturday.
The Herons are looking to end a four-match winless run across all competitions, while Toronto arrive having earned points in five of their last six MLS matches.
Inter Miami remain second in the Eastern Conference despite a difficult run of results, with their 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in midweek extending their winless run to four matches across all competitions.
They also remain unbeaten at home against Toronto, winning six of their previous seven meetings in Fort Lauderdale. Saturday’s fixture will be the first between the teams at Nu Stadium.
Toronto, meanwhile, have struggled to collect victories but remain firmly in contention for a playoff place.
The Reds are just three points behind the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, despite winning only one of their last 14 league matches.
Robin Fraser’s side have earned points in five of their last six MLS fixtures, including a dramatic 3-3 draw with Charlotte FC last time out.
The Major League Soccer Table
Eastern Conference
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Position 8, 9 : Promotion – MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Team News for Inter Miami v Toronto FC
Inter Miami could be without Micael, who is dealing with a sore ankle, while Matteo Silvetti has a shoulder problem, German Berterame is nursing a nose injury and Tadeo Allende remains doubtful with a knee issue.
Yannick Bright is suspended after being sent off in stoppage time against Philadelphia Union.
Rodrigo De Paul is available again after serving a yellow-card suspension, while Lionel Messi and Daniel Pinter were both on the scoresheet in midweek.
Messi has now scored 13 goals in the MLS regular season this year.
Toronto will be without suspended defender Walker Zimmerman after his straight red card against Charlotte.
Nelson Palacio remains doubtful as he continues his rehabilitation from an old injury, while Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr are also dealing with fitness issues.
Djordje Mihailovic is available again following suspension.
Expected line-ups for Inter Miami v Toronto FC
Inter Miami: St. Clair; Fray, Lujan, Falcon, Allen; De Paul, Casemiro, Segovia; Messi, Suarez, Pinter.
Toronto: Gavran; Laryea, Kuscevic, Stefanovic, Pereira; Coello, Dorsch, Cimermancic; Corbeanu, Sargent, Salloi.
ℹ️ Official lineups are not available yet. They are usually announced 20–40 minutes before kickoff, depending on the competition.
Stats for Inter Miami v Toronto FC
- Inter Miami have won six of their previous seven home meetings with Toronto.
- Miami remain unbeaten at home against Toronto.
- The Herons have scored 48 goals in MLS this season, the most in the league.
- Miami have missed 49 big chances, also a league-high.
- Inter Miami have gone four matches without a win across all competitions. Toronto have won just one of their last 14 MLS matches.
- The Reds have earned points in five of their last six league games.
- Toronto have won three away MLS matches this season. Toronto have conceded one goal or fewer in three of their last four away league matches.
- Messi has scored 13 MLS goals this season.
Where to Watch Inter Miami v Toronto FC: TV and online streams
Inter Miami vs Toronto FC will take place at Nu Stadium, Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Kick-off is at 0:30 BST on Sunday morning.
Fans in the UK can watch the game through the MLS Pass on Apple TV.
Prediction for Inter Miami v Toronto FC
Inter Miami
3 – 2
Toronto FC
Toronto have shown enough in recent weeks to cause Miami problems, but the Herons possess considerably more attacking quality and will be desperate to end their winless run in front of their home supporters.
The visitors should find a way through a Miami defence that has looked vulnerable, but Messi and company should have enough firepower to claim all three points
