🇺🇸 USA MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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Soldier Field
Referee: C. Penso
Chicago Fire
Match Timeline
Portland Timbers
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
9'
R. Lod · Assist: A. Gutman
Chicago Fire
14'
D. D'Avilla · Assist: M. Haile-Selassie
Chicago Fire
🟨
51'
B. Bye
Portland Timbers
🟨
57'
R. Lod
Chicago Fire
🔄
60'
R. Lewandowski ↔ J. Bamba
Chicago Fire
🔄
60'
P. Zinckernagel ↔ P. Dithejane
Chicago Fire
🔄
61'
Antony ↔ A. Lassiter
Portland Timbers
🔄
61'
C. Bassett ↔ J. Ortiz
Portland Timbers
🔄
72'
L. Barroso ↔ J. Dean
Chicago Fire
🔄
76'
D. Da Costa ↔ V. Janssen
Portland Timbers
🔄
76'
D. Chara ↔ J. Caicedo
Portland Timbers
🟨
79'
A. Saletros
Chicago Fire
🔄
82'
A. Saletros ↔ M. Pineda
Chicago Fire
85'
F. Surman · Assist: B. Bye
Portland Timbers
🔄
88'
K. Miller ↔ O. Fernandez
Portland Timbers
🟨
90+4'
V. Janssen
Portland Timbers

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 52.2%
Odds 1.51
BTTS
Yes
Probability 88%
Odds 1.44
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 87%
Odds 1.33
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
52.2%
1.51
BTTS Yes
88%
1.44
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
87%
1.33
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
1.18
HT / FT Home / Home
-
2.25
Correct Score 2-1
-
7.00
Probability Distribution
Chicago Fire Win 52.2%
Draw 14%
Portland Timbers Win 33.8%
Expected Goals (xG)
Chicago Fire1.8
Portland Timbers1.61
Recent Form (Last 5)
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
WWDLW
41 GF / 31 GA
Portland Timbers Portland Timbers
WLDWL
41 GF / 42 GA
Key Stats
1.78
Average Goals Scored
1.78
1.35
Average Goals Conceded
1.83
14
BTTS Yes
16
16
Over 2.5
16
5.12
Shots on Goal
4.78

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Chicago Fire Chicago Fire 23 matches
Portland Timbers Portland Timbers 23 matches
Chicago Fire Statistic Portland Timbers
11 Wins 8
5 Draws 5
7 Losses 10
41 Goals For 41
31 Goals Against 42
1.78 Avg Goals Scored 1.78
1.35 Avg Goals Conceded 1.83
14 BTTS Yes 16
17 Over 1.5 21
16 Over 2.5 16
10 Over 3.5 12
9 Clean Sheets 2
3 Failed To Score 6
5.12 Shots On Goal 4.78
14.47 Total Shots 13.44
4.59 Corners 5
52.3% Ball Possession 51.3%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features Chicago Fire's more proactive style and Portland Timbers's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Portland Timbers. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Chicago Fire expected to line up in 4-4-2 and Portland Timbers in 4-1-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Portland Timbers having the stronger overall control. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Chicago Fire Analysis

Chicago Fire come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 4 place with 29 points after 17 matches. They have recorded 9 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a 32:23 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on Hugo Cuypers (8 goals), Philip Zinckernagel (5 goals), Maren Haile-Selassie (3 goals), with creative support from Philip Zinckernagel (6 assists), Maren Haile-Selassie (3 assists), Jonathan Bamba (2 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, the split of 6 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

Portland Timbers Analysis

From their first 18 matches, Portland Timbers have collected 24 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, while the 33:33 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Kevin Kelsy (9 goals), Cole Bassett (3 goals), Felipe Mora (3 goals), with creative support from David Pereira Da Costa (6 assists), Kristoffer Velde (4 assists), Brandon Bye (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses points toward a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 13 head-to-head meetings, Chicago Fire won 3 times, Portland Timbers won 4 times, while 6 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:21 from Chicago Fire's perspective. 9 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 11 matches, with an average of 3.15 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (86%)
Predicted formations: Chicago Fire 4-4-2 / Portland Timbers 4-1-4-1
H2H summary: Chicago Fire wins 3, draws 6, Portland Timbers wins 4
Stats
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers Portland Timbers
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
2
Shots off Goal
7
Blocked Shots
2
Blocked Shots
2
0 Corner Kicks 4
15 Fouls 6
2 Offsides 2
37% Ball Possession 63%
8 Total Shots 11
4 Shots on Goal 2
2 Shots off Goal 7
2 Blocked Shots 2
6 Shots insidebox 7
2 Shots outsidebox 4
1 Goalkeeper Saves 2
362 Total passes 614
307 Passes accurate 551
1.48 expected_goals 1.06
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 2 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Chicago Fire
Formation
Portland Timbers
Chris Brady
Chris Brady
Leonardo Barroso
Leonardo Barroso
Samuel Rogers
Samuel Rogers
Jack Elliott
Jack Elliott
Andrew Gutman
🎯
Andrew Gutman
Anton Salétros
Anton Salétros
Dje Tah D'Avilla
Dje Tah D'Avilla
Philip Zinckernagel
Philip Zinckernagel
Robin Lod
Robin Lod
Maren Haile-Selassie
🎯
Maren Haile-Selassie
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski
James Pantemis
James Pantemis
Brandon Bye
🎯
Brandon Bye
Finn Surman
Finn Surman
Kamal Miller
Kamal Miller
Jímer Fory
Jímer Fory
Diego Chará
Diego Chará
David Pereira Da Costa
David Pereira Da Costa
Kristoffer Velde
Kristoffer Velde
Cole Bassett
Cole Bassett
Antony Alves
Antony Alves
Kevin Kelsy
Kevin Kelsy
Chicago Fire 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
Chris Brady
G
2
Leonardo Barroso
↓ 72'
D
5
Samuel Rogers
D
3
Jack Elliott
D
15
Andrew Gutman
🎯 9'
D
6
Anton Salétros
↓ 82' 🟨 79'
M
42
Dje Tah D'Avilla
⚽ 14'
M
11
Philip Zinckernagel
↓ 60'
M
17
Robin Lod
⚽ 9' 🟨 57'
M
7
Maren Haile-Selassie
🎯 14'
M
9
Robert Lewandowski
↓ 60'
F
Substitutes
12
Puso Dithejane
↑ 60'
F
19
Jonathan Bamba
↑ 60'
F
24
Jonathan Dean
↑ 72'
D
22
Mauricio Pineda
↑ 82'
D
44
Josh Cohen
G
16
Joel Waterman
D
14
Viktor Radojević
D
38
Christopher Cupps
D
29
David Poreba
M
Portland Timbers 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
41
James Pantemis
G
5
Brandon Bye
🎯 85' 🟨 51'
D
20
Finn Surman
⚽ 85'
D
4
Kamal Miller
↓ 88'
D
27
Jímer Fory
D
21
Diego Chará
↓ 76'
M
10
David Pereira Da Costa
↓ 76'
M
99
Kristoffer Velde
M
17
Cole Bassett
↓ 61'
M
11
Antony Alves
↓ 61'
M
19
Kevin Kelsy
F
Substitutes
80
Joao Ortíz
↑ 61'
M
7
Ariel Lassiter
↑ 61'
F
30
José Caicedo
↑ 76'
M
14
Vincent Janssen
↑ 76' 🟨 90+4'
F
22
Omir Fernandez
↑ 88'
F
25
Trey Muse
G
18
Zac McGraw
D
15
Eric Miller
D
88
Gage Guerra
F
Last matches: Chicago Fire
19.08.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Orlando City SC
2
1
W
02.08.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Charlotte
2
1
W
25.07.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
New York City FC
1
3
L
22.07.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Inter Miami
2
3
L
24.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Toronto FC
2
1
W
16.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal
2
0
W
13.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
DC United
3
1
W
09.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls
1
3
L
03.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
FC Cincinnati
2
3
L
26.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Sporting Kansas City
5
0
W
18.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
FC Cincinnati
3
3
D
12.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Atlanta United FC
1
0
W
05.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Nashville SC
1
0
W
21.03.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union
2
1
W
15.03.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
DC United
1
2
L
08.03.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
0
0
D
28.02.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal
3
0
W
22.02.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Houston Dynamo
1
2
L
14.02.26
Fri
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
3
4
L
13.02.26
Fri
Chicago Fire
Indy Eleven
0
0
D
Last matches: Portland Timbers
20.08.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
San Diego
3
1
W
02.08.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders
2
1
W
26.07.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
2
1
W
23.07.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
FC Dallas
2
2
D
17.07.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders
5
1
W
24.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes
1
3
L
17.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Inter Miami
0
2
L
13.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
CF Montreal
2
2
D
10.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Sporting Kansas City
6
0
W
02.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
0
2
L
26.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
San Diego
2
1
W
19.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Minnesota United FC
0
2
L
11.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC
2
1
W
05.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
3
L
22.03.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles Galaxy
1
1
D
15.03.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo
2
3
L
08.03.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
4
L
28.02.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
0
2
L
22.02.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Columbus Crew
3
2
W
14.02.26
Fri
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
4
3
W
H2H: Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers
16.08.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
1
W
14.02.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
3
4
L
08.02.25
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
0
0
D
17.02.24
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
1
2
W
22.06.23
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
1
2
W
15.08.19
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
3
2
L
31.03.18
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
06.07.17
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
2
2
D
29.05.16
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
1
1
D
08.08.15
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
1
0
L
16.03.14
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
1
1
D
09.06.13
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
20.05.12
H2H
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
2
1
L
Last matches: Chicago Fire
02.08.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Charlotte
2
1
W
24.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Toronto FC
2
1
W
09.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
New York Red Bulls
1
3
L
03.05.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
FC Cincinnati
2
3
L
26.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Sporting Kansas City
5
0
W
12.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Atlanta United FC
1
0
W
05.04.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
Nashville SC
1
0
W
15.03.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
DC United
1
2
L
28.02.26
Maj
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal
3
0
W
14.02.26
Fri
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
3
4
L
H2H at home: Chicago Fire
16.08.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
1
W
14.02.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
3
4
L
31.03.18
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
29.05.16
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
1
1
D
09.06.13
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
Last matches: Portland Timbers
17.07.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders
5
1
W
17.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Inter Miami
0
2
L
13.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
CF Montreal
2
2
D
02.05.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
0
2
L
26.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
San Diego
2
1
W
19.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Minnesota United FC
0
2
L
05.04.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
3
L
15.03.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo
2
3
L
28.02.26
Maj
Portland Timbers
Colorado Rapids
0
2
L
14.02.26
Fri
Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
4
3
W
11.02.26
Fri
Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes
2
3
L
28.01.26
Fri
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles FC
2
2
D
23.01.26
Fri
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles Galaxy
0
1
L
H2H away: Portland Timbers
16.08.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
1
L
14.02.26
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
3
4
W
31.03.18
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
29.05.16
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
1
1
D
09.06.13
H2H
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
2
2
D
Showing odds from: Bet365
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 5.26
Draw 4.88
Home 1.51
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 5.20
Draw 2.93
Home 1.90
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.5 1.33
Over 3.0 1.48
Over 3.25 1.66
Over 3.5 1.85
Over 3.75 2.05
Over 4.0 2.36
Over 4.5 2.88
Over 5.5 4.96
Under 2.5 3.33
Under 3.0 2.71
Under 3.25 2.26
Under 3.5 2.00
Under 3.75 1.81
Under 4.0 1.61
Under 4.5 1.42
Under 5.5 1.18
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 5.25
Draw 4.50
Home 1.55
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 4.75
Draw 2.75
Home 1.95
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 4.33
Draw 3.10
Home 1.80
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.01
Over 1.5 1.08
Over 2.5 1.33
Over 3.5 1.80
Over 4.5 2.75
Over 5.5 5.00
Over 6.5 10.00
Over 7.5 19.00
Over 8.5 34.00
Under 0.5 29.00
Under 1.5 8.00
Under 2.5 3.40
Under 3.5 1.91
Under 4.5 1.40
Under 5.5 1.17
Under 6.5 1.06
Under 7.5 1.02
Under 8.5 1.00
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 5.25
Draw 4.50
Home 1.50
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 4.50
Draw 2.70
Home 1.85
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 4.35
Draw 3.25
Home 1.80
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.07
Over 2.5 1.32
Over 3.0 1.46
Over 3.25 1.64
Over 3.5 1.83
Over 3.75 2.02
Over 4.0 2.35
Over 4.25 2.63
Over 4.5 2.95
Over 5.5 5.10
Over 6.5 9.00
Under 1.5 7.00
Under 2.5 3.30
Under 3.0 2.60
Under 3.25 2.17
Under 3.5 1.93
Under 3.75 1.74
Under 4.0 1.56
Under 4.25 1.46
Under 4.5 1.38
Under 5.5 1.15
Under 6.5 1.05

Standings

Eastern Conference
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 20 14 4 2 40:15 25 46
W W D L W
2 20 11 6 3 48:38 10 39
D L D W W
3 19 11 2 6 36:25 11 35
W W W L L
4 20 10 3 7 32:25 7 33
W L L D W
5 20 8 6 6 48:46 2 30
W D W L W
6 20 8 5 7 35:31 4 29
D W L W D
7 20 7 5 8 34:29 5 26
L L D W W
8 20 7 4 9 30:42 -12 25
L L W L L
9 20 5 9 6 27:33 -6 24
L D D W D
10 20 6 3 11 32:50 -18 21
L D L W W
11 20 4 9 7 29:36 -7 21
D W D L D
12 20 5 5 10 28:33 -5 20
L L D W L
13 20 5 5 10 30:37 -7 20
D W W W W
14 20 5 5 10 27:37 -10 20
W D D L L
15 20 5 3 12 23:35 -12 18
W W L L D
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)