Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Major League Soccer · Sun 16 Aug 2026
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Chicago FireLWDWL
2 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 0
Portland TimbersLDWWW
Kick-offSun 16 Aug, 23:00
Our tip1 @ 1.51 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Chicago FireLWDWL
07 Nov 26HColumbus Crew3 - 4Major League Soccer
01 Nov 26AColorado Rapids4 - 2Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26HOrlando City SC2 - 2Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26AAtlanta United FC3 - 2Major League Soccer
17 Oct 26ANew England Revolution0 - 1Major League Soccer
Portland TimbersLDWWW
02 Nov 26HHouston Dynamo3 - 1Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26ASt. Louis City3 - 2Major League Soccer
25 Oct 26HCharlotte3 - 2Major League Soccer
18 Oct 26HColorado Rapids0 - 0Major League Soccer
15 Oct 26ALos Angeles Galaxy0 - 2Major League Soccer

Head to head

Chicago Fire 3 · Draws 6 · Portland Timbers 4 (13 meetings, last 10 below)

16 Aug 26Chicago Fire2 - 1Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
14 Feb 26Chicago Fire3 - 4Portland TimbersFriendlies Clubs
08 Feb 25Portland Timbers0 - 0Chicago FireFriendlies Clubs
17 Feb 24Portland Timbers1 - 2Chicago FireFriendlies Clubs
22 Jun 23Portland Timbers1 - 2Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
15 Aug 19Portland Timbers3 - 2Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
31 Mar 18Chicago Fire2 - 2Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
06 Jul 17Portland Timbers2 - 2Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
29 May 16Chicago Fire1 - 1Portland TimbersMajor League Soccer
08 Aug 15Portland Timbers1 - 0Chicago FireMajor League Soccer

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Our prediction

Chicago Fire to win

@ 1.51
Double chance
1X  •  Chicago Fire or Draw
@ 1.17
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.42
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips on Chicago Firelast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips on Portland Timberslast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
42/8053%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 67%Under 2.5: 33%
Expected goals
1.49Chicago Fire
3.46Total
1.97Portland Timbers

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Chicago Fire win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick ✓ Final score
3 – 1 Chicago Fire win 7% @ 8.50
2 – 0 Chicago Fire win 7% @ 9.00
1 – 1 Draw 7% @ 9.00
1 – 0 Chicago Fire win 6% @ 11.00

Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Chicago Fire63%
Draw24%
Portland Timbers13%

Odds (1X2)

11.51
X4.90
24.90

Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers preview and result

Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers met in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Chicago Fire a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Portland Timbers 13%. Our pick was Chicago Fire to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.51. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Chicago Fire or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.5 for Chicago Fire, 2.0 for Portland Timbers). The chance of three or more goals is 67%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Chicago Fire have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-L), scoring 12 and conceding 11. Portland Timbers have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-W-W), scoring 9 and conceding 7. In their last 10 meetings, Chicago Fire won 3, Portland Timbers won 4 and 6 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?

Our pre-match prediction is Chicago Fire to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.51. Win chances: Chicago Fire 63%, draw 24%, Portland Timbers 13%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 67%).

What time is Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?

Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) was played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?

The double chance 1X (Chicago Fire or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

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1 Vancouver Whitecaps 341978 4064
2 FC Dallas 3416108 1158
3 St. Louis City 3415910 1154
4 San Jose Earthquakes 34141010 652
5 Houston Dynamo 3414911 051
6 Los Angeles FC 34121111 1247
7 Portland Timbers 3413714 146
8 Seattle Sounders 34121012 -246
9 Real Salt Lake 3413615 145
10 Minnesota United FC 34111112 -244
11 Los Angeles Galaxy 34111112 -744
12 Colorado Rapids 3412715 -343
13 San Diego 3491114 -638
14 Austin 3481016 -2334
15 Sporting Kansas City 347522 -4126