Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Predictions
Portland +1 on the Asian Handicap looks like a good plan when they clash with Chicago. The underdogs can be backed at -102 and we benefit if they draw or win, while there’s money back for a single goal defeat.
Read on for our full Chicago vs Portland betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Chicago Fire square off against Portland Timbers at Soldier Field, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 16 August.
Chicago Fire beat Charlotte FC 2-1 at Soldier Field in their last league game. That means it’s now been two MLS home victories on the spin. The Fire managed five shots on target and had 46% possession, with Robert Lewandowski scoring both goals.
Portland Timbers claimed a home win in their previous MLS match. A 2-1 triumph against Seattle Sounders at Providence Park made it back-to-back league victories. Marti Cifuentes' team had five shots on goal and 53% possession, while Kevin Kelsy and Brandon Bye were both on target.
Fire 2-1 to the Good in Previous H2H
Chicago beat Portland away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Providence Park.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Chicago Fire |
17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 32:23 | 29 |
| 16 |  Portland Timbers |
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 33:33 | 24 |
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 15.8 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. Chicago have had 53.6% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.6 corners.
Hugo Cuypers leads the way with 9 goals, Philip Zinckernagel has 4, with Robert Lewandowski and two others on 2. The leading assistor is Philip Zinckernagel with 7.
Portland have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.2 goals from 14.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.3% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 13.7 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.
Kevin Kelsy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, while Felipe Mora and Cole Bassett have 3. David Da Costa has had 6 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Chicago Fire predicted lineup (4-3-3): Chris Brady (GK), Leonardo Barroso, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Viktor Radojevic, Djé D'Avilla, Mauricio Pineda, Anton Saletros, Jonathan Bamba, Robert Lewandowski, Maren Haile-Selassie.
Portland Timbers predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Trey Muse (GK), Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jimer Fory, Diego Chara, Ariel Lassiter, Cole Bassett, Kevin Kelsy, David Costa, Kristoffer Velde.
Main Match Prediction
For Portland +1 to secure a return at -102, we need a win or a draw in this MLS encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent MLS stats which can also act as a guide.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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2
Portland
One bet that has caught our eye is a 2-2 correct score draw. This selection is available at +800 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
David Costa (Portland) is available to have a minimum of one shot on goal at +150. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.
Cole Bassett (Portland) has netted two goals in his past five MLS away games. It’s worth a gamble on the +350 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Portland have had over 3.5 corners in eight consecutive games, while Chicago have had an average of 7.00 corners against them in their last 5 matches. There’s a chance to go over the Portland Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -139 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Portland to cover the +1 Asian Handicap, more than two goals combined with David Costa (Portland) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Chicago Fire are the skinniest price to succeed in this MLS clash, with the favourites afforded a 67% probability based on their -200 betting odds with the bookies. Portland Timbers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +425.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Chicago available at -118 and Portland at +350. The third option is the draw which is priced at +170.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -244.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Robert Lewandowski at +250. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Stats: MLS matches only
Chicago have managed seven victories and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Portland have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire Home Stats |
7-0-3 | 3.20 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Portland Timbers Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 3.50 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Major League Soccer: 02/08 Portland Timbers 2 Seattle Sounders1
- Major League Soccer: 26/07 Portland Timbers 2 Real Salt Lake1
- Major League Soccer: 23/07 Portland Timbers 2 FC Dallas2
- Major League Soccer: 17/07 Seattle Sounders 1 Portland Timbers5
- Major League Soccer: 24/05 Portland Timbers 1 SJ Earthquakes3
Chicago Fire League Stats
Portland Timbers League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Chicago Fire this season are Hugo Cuypers (13), Philip Zinckernagel (5), Maren Haile-Selassie (3)
- Top Assistors for Chicago Fire this season are Philip Zinckernagel (7), Maren Haile-Selassie (3), Andrew Gutman (2)
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Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Lineups & Team News
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Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Chicago Fire Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Portland Timbers Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Previous Chicago Fire Lineups
Previous Portland Timbers Lineups
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Chicago Fire Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gregg Berhalter
Portland Timbers Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35:14 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 38 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 34 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35:19 | 34 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37:24 | 33 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:24 | 32 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28:23 | 30 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 29 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 27 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 27 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 26 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45:44 | 26 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 26 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:27 | 25 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:39 | 25 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 24 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | 24 |
| 18 | Minnesota Utd | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20:25 | 24 |
| 19 | D.C. United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:29 | 23 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27:25 | 22 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24:29 | 22 |
| 22 | San Diego | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32:29 | 21 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30:47 | 20 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | 20 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | 17 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24:32 | 17 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | 16 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24:35 | 16 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18:46 | 14 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:33 | 12 |
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| 2 | NE Revolution | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:5 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:9 | 22 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 28:19 | 19 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 19 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18:10 | 18 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 17 |
| 12 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 15 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17:9 | 15 |
| 15 | SJ Earthquakes | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 14 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 19 | Inter Miami | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21:17 | 13 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 13 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | 12 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:19 | 12 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 27 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 28 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:17 | 8 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
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