Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 16/08

Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 16/08 (Sunday), at Soldier Field, at 23:00, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Chicago Fire have won 3 time(s) and score 1.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have won 3 time(s). Chicago Fire have a 63% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers.

Prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

Overview Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

Chicago Fire are strong favourites, with odds of just 1.59 and a 63% chance of winning. The odds for a Portland Timbers win are at 5.74 and a draw at 5.5.

In the MLS, Chicago Fire have 9 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 23 conceded, having Hugo Cuypers as top scorer with 13 goal(s). Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have 7 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 33 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded, and Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez as top scorer with 9 goal(s).

In the last 4 clashes between Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers, all had over 2.5 goals.

In the last 4 clashes between Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers, all had under 9.5 corners.

Chicago Fire have conceded goals in all of their last 5 clashes against Portland Timbers.

In the last 4 matches involving Chicago Fire, all had over 2.5 goals.

Chicago Fire have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the competition.

In the last 4 matches involving Chicago Fire, the first half had 2 or more goals.

Portland Timbers are unbeaten in 4 matches in the league.

In the last 5 matches involving Portland Timbers, all had over 2.5 goals.

Portland Timbers have conceded goals in their last 7 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers

In 11 clashes, Portland Timbers have the advantage over Chicago Fire: 5 win(s) against 1 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 22/06/2023, in the MLS, the match score was: Portland Timbers 1-2 Chicago Fire.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Chicago Fire: current form

Chicago Fire have played 17 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

9 win(s), 2 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.71 point(s) per match

32 goals scored (1.88 per match)

Top scorer: Hugo Cuypers (13 goal(s))

Portland Timbers: current form

On the other side, Portland Timbers also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the MLS:

7 win(s), 3 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.33 point(s) per match

33 goals scored (1.83 per match)

Top scorer: Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez (9 goal(s))

Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers key players

In the MLS, Hugo Cuypers carries Chicago Fire Football Club's attack with 13 goal(s).

The playmaker is Philip Zinckernagel, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Hugo Cuypers has 13 goal(s).

On the other side, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez is the name that frightens the most for The Timbers with 9 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, David Costa leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Kevin Jesús Kelsy Genez has accumulated 9 goal(s).

Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers statistics in the MLS

Chicago Fire have an average of 10.24 corners and 2.53 cards per match. Portland Timbers have 11.39 corners and 1.94 cards. Follow all the statistics for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers below.

Chicago Fire

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Portland Timbers

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.71
  PPG
  1.33
• 53%
  Wins
  39%
• 65%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.88
  Scored/game
  1.83
• 1.35
  Conceded/game
  1.83
• 1.62
  xG
  1.56
• 1.38
  xGA
  1.88

Trends

• 65%
  Both Score
  72%
• 35%
  Clean Sheet
  6%
• 6%
  Failed to Score
  22%

More tips for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

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Correct score prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

The favoritism in the odds points to Chicago Fire. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Chicago Fire 1-0 Portland Timbers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

Check out where to watch the live match between Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers

The line-ups for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Chicago Fire Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Portland Timbers line-up

The Portland Timbers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

Match: Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 16/08/2026

Time: 23:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Soldier Field

Broadcast: none scheduled

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