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Portland TimbersLDWWWHead to head
Chicago Fire 3 · Draws 6 · Portland Timbers 4 (13 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Chicago Fire to win
@ 1.51Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
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
Odds (1X2)
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.
Major League Soccer table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 40 | 64 |
| 2 | FC Dallas |
34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 58 |
| 3 | St. Louis City |
34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 54 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes |
34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 52 |
| 5 | Houston Dynamo |
34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 51 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC |
34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers |
34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 46 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders |
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 46 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake |
34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 45 |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC |
34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy |
34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids |
34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -3 | 43 |
| 13 | San Diego |
34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | Austin |
34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -23 | 34 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City |
34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -41 | 26 |
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