Chicago Fire are in red-hot form and will be aiming to make it five wins on the bounce in all competitions when they welcome Portland Timbers. As Chicago look unstoppable at the moment, our main prediction firmly points toward Home Win. The hosts have been transformed by the arrival of Robert Lewandowski, with the Polish striker already finding the net twice in MLS. Chicago have won 70% of their last 10 matches, while their home record is even more impressive, with victories in four of their last five. They have also scored in every one of those 10 games, averaging 2.0 goals per match. Franco and Mbokazi remain sidelined, but Chicago should have enough firepower to cope without the duo.
Portland, meanwhile, arrive in Illinois with plenty of confidence after back-to-back victories over Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders. The Timbers are now targeting a playoff berth and have scored an impressive 2.3 goals per game across their last 10 outings. However, their defensive numbers leave plenty to be desired, with Portland conceding 1.8 goals per game and keeping no clean sheets during that period. Aravena and Mosquera are both injured. The H2H record also points towards goals, with 82% of their previous 11 meetings producing BTTS.
Chicago Fire are on a four-game winning streak and have won 80% of their last five at home. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip for this MLS matchup, alongside Lewandowski to Score and Over 2.5 goals total ( 6 of Chicago’s last 10 games and 64% of the H2H meetings produced at least three goals).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23:00.
What is our Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chicago Fire 3 - 2 Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-2 @ 1600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 175 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ -175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Robert Lewandowski @ 300 Odds
- To be Booked: Dje D'Avilla @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Portland Timbers +1.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Portland Timbers +2 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Chicago Fire to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Chicago Fire to Win/Chicago Fire to Win @ 125 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chicago Fire - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferChicago Fire Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwllwwww | 2.10 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Away | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.83 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
Portland Timbers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwdwwwlw | 1.70 |
| Home | ldwwww | 2.17 |
| Away | dlwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.17 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.81 | 1.89 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.13 | 1.96 |
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Chicago Fire (9%)
11 Matches
Portland Timbers (45%)
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Past Results
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