Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Chicago Fire take on Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Chicago Fire sit 3rd in the Major League Soccer on 38 points from 22 games, while Portland Timbers are 12th on 28 points.

Final result: Chicago Fire 2–1 Portland Timbers. Chicago Fire won the match.

Chicago Fire come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WWDDD), scoring in every game.

Portland Timbers come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (LWDLW), scoring in every game.

In their last 13 meetings, Chicago Fire have won 2, drawn 6 and lost 4 against Portland Timbers. These fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 77% of them.

Defensively, Chicago Fire kept 1 clean sheet and Portland Timbers kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.