Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Prediction Match Centre

Chicago Fire

WLLWW

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

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16/08/2026 18:30

Portland Timbers

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13th place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers on 16 August 2026 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers preview before placing your bet.

Chicago Fire will face Portland Timbers in USA Major League Soccer on August 16, 2026 at 18:30.
Chicago Fire are currently 3rd with 26 points after 14 matches.
Portland Timbers sit 13th with 14 points from 14 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nashville SC	33	14	10	3	1	31	11	20
02 Inter Miami CF	31	15	9	4	2	39	28	11
03 Chicago Fire	26	14	8	2	4	27	16	11
04 New England Revolution	25	14	8	1	5	22	18	4
05 New York Red Bulls	22	15	6	4	5	25	32	-7
06 Charlotte FC	21	15	6	3	6	24	23	1
07 FC Cincinnati	20	15	5	5	5	36	37	-1
08 New York City FC	19	15	5	4	6	25	21	4
09 DC United	18	15	4	6	5	21	25	-4
10 Columbus Crew	16	15	4	4	7	21	23	-2
11 CF Montreal	14	14	4	2	8	22	31	-9
12 Orlando City	14	15	4	2	9	23	44	-21
13 Toronto FC	14	14	3	5	6	22	29	-7
14 Atlanta United	11	14	3	2	9	14	23	-9
15 Philadelphia Union	7	15	1	4	10	18	30	-12
01 Vancouver Whitecaps	32	14	10	2	2	34	12	22
02 San Jose Earthquakes	32	15	10	2	3	34	15	19
03 Real Salt Lake	26	14	8	2	4	26	19	7
04 FC Dallas	25	15	7	4	4	30	22	8
05 Los Angeles FC	24	15	7	3	5	24	17	7
06 Seattle Sounders	24	13	7	3	3	17	11	6
07 Houston Dynamo	22	14	7	1	6	19	23	-4
08 Minnesota United FC	22	15	6	4	5	18	22	-4
09 Los Angeles Galaxy	20	15	5	5	5	22	22	0
10 San Diego FC	17	15	4	5	6	30	27	3
11 Colorado Rapids	16	15	5	1	9	25	24	1
12 St. Louis City	16	14	4	4	6	16	20	-4
13 Portland Timbers	14	14	4	2	8	22	28	-6
14 Austin FC	14	15	3	5	7	19	31	-12
15 Sporting Kansas City	11	14	3	2	9	14	36	-22

Chicago Fire Last 6 matches

24/05/2026 07:30

Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Toronto FC

USA Major League Soccer

17/05/2026 03:40

CF Montreal 0 - 2 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

DC United 1 - 3 Chicago Fire

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 01:40

Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 07:40

Chicago Fire 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati

USA Major League Soccer

30/04/2026 07:00

Chicago Fire 1 - 2 St. Louis City

USA Open Cup

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portland Timbers

24/05/2026 08:40

Portland Timbers 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes

USA Major League Soccer

18/05/2026 05:10

Inter Miami CF 2 - 0 Portland Timbers

USA Major League Soccer

14/05/2026 06:40

CF Montreal 2 - 2 Portland Timbers

USA Major League Soccer

10/05/2026 09:40

Portland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City

USA Major League Soccer

03/05/2026 03:50

Real Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers

USA Major League Soccer

26/04/2026 08:40

San Diego FC 1 - 2 Portland Timbers

USA Major League Soccer

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Chicago Fire

Portland Timbers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.10

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 21 matches

YesNo

14 (67%)7 (33%)

In last 21 matches

NoYes

8 (42%)11 (58%)

Chicago Fire

Recent matches

Portland Timbers

Under /Over

(81%)17 4(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(38%)8 13(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

Under /Over

(57%)12 9(43%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(67%)14 7(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chicago Fire

Portland Timbers

Shots

Chicago Fire

Total shots

13.07 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 4.46

Portland Timbers

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 3.15

Chicago Fire Pass Portland Timbers

Total passes

6232

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

6277

Avg. 483 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chicago Fire

Played games

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.11

2.86

Corners

2.74

12.62

265

Throw-ins

186

9.79

0.76

Offsides

1.68

1.29

GK saves

3.26

Chicago Fire

DISCIPLINARY

Portland Timbers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.29

1.16

0.05

0.16

8.05

169

Fouls

128

6.74

6.52

137

Tackles

104

5.47

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How We Build the Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers on 16 August 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chicago Fire's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portland Timbers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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