Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers

The MLS is the pinnacle of the game in its association — and matchday 1 delivers a fixture worthy of that billing. Chicago Fire FC (.) host Portland Timbers (.) at Soldier Field on Sunday at 22:30. The hosts won their last outing 2 - 1 against Toronto FC and have won 8 of their last 14 games — determined to show they belong at this level with a strong home performance. Portland Timbers lost 1 - 3 against San Jose Earthquakes last time out. Our statistical model gives a 53% probability to Chicago Fire FC claiming a home win on the top-flight stage.

Our AI Picks: The Best Betting Markets for Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers

Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC53%11/17·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18 Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals64%4/11·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18 ★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 3.5 Goals58%9/10·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18

Up to date betting tip thanks to statistics and data analysis

Three-Way BetChicago Fire FC 53% · X 22% · Portland Timbers 25%Chicago Fire FCXPortland TimbersBoth Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 63% · No 37%YesNoTotal Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 64% · Under 36%OverUnderTotal Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 42% · Under 58%OverUnderCorrect Score1-110%2-110%2-07%

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Full Odds Comparison for the MLS Clash at Soldier Field

ProbabilityChicago Fire FC53%Draw22%Portland Timbers25%

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Strengths, Weaknesses and Form – Both Sides Under the Microscope

Chicago Fire FC Form

Last 5 games

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The most recent game for Chicago Fire FC saw them take on Toronto FC, with the match ending 2 - 1. The win is a timely confidence boost ahead of this next fixture. They head into this MLS fixture at Soldier Field on Sunday looking to build on recent performances.

Chicago Fire FC's most recent 14 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 27 goals (1.93 per game) while conceding 16 (1.14 per game). In terms of home performances specifically, Chicago Fire FC have won 5, drawn and lost 3 of their 8 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.

In their last 14 games, Chicago Fire FC have scored a total of 27 goals – an average of 1.93 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 16 goals, giving them an average of 1.14 against per game. Their home record in that period shows 5 wins from 8 games.

Portland Timbers Form

Last 5 games

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The last outing for Portland Timbers was against San Jose Earthquakes — a match they lost 1 - 3. A defeat they will be eager to put right when they travel to Soldier Field.

Over the past 6 months, Portland Timbers have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 8 of their 14 games. Away from home they have picked up 1 wins from 8 fixtures, losing 6. They have scored 22 goals in total during this period – an average of 1.57 per game.

In their last 14 games, Portland Timbers have scored a total of 22 goals — an average of 1.57 per match. At the other end, they have conceded 28 goals, giving them an average of 2 against per game. Their away record in that period shows 1 wins from 8 games on the road.

Stats per Game

Chicago Fire FC Portland Timbers

Goals scored

2.2

1.6

Corners

4.1

3.6

Fouls

12.4

9.7

Saves

3.2

5.2

MLS

MLS Table

#	Team	Played	Diff.	Pnts
1	Nashville S.C.	14	20	33
2	Inter Miami CF	15	11	31
3	Chicago Fire FC Home	14	11	26
4	New England Revolution	14	4	25

Last Meetings

02/08/2025

Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire FC

0-0

02/17/2024

Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire FC

1-2

Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)

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What Does Our Statistical Model Back? The Best Tip for Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers

Crunching the numbers for Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers, our model identifies a Chicago Fire FC home win as the most probable outcome at 53%, with top odds of 11/17 available at Zizobet. Factoring in all bet markets, our AI pick is "Total Goals Over/Under 3.5" — odds of 9/10 at Palmslots and a 58% probability.Best Tip Under 3.5 Goals9/10Place betT&C's apply | +18