Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 17, 2026
MLS USA
In the MLS regular season on August 17, 2026, a match will be played between Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers. Such visitors must definitely be beaten.
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Illinois earned 53 points last season, just like Orlando City. They then defeated Orlando in the wild-card race. However, after that, they lost to Philadelphia Union. Currently, they manage to win about half of their matches, and in the summer, the squad was strengthened with Lewandowski. True, under him, they started with defeats. Nevertheless, they beat Charlotte in the last round.
The team from Oregon scored only 44 points in 2025, but that was enough to go for the wild-card in the West. After beating Real Salt Lake there, they then lost to San Diego. Their results weren't the best recently, but after the summer break, they improved. They also finished with a win over Seattle.
Berhalter's side scores an average of 1.88 goals per game, conceding almost a third less—1.35. Lassiter and company have parity: 1.83 goals scored and conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers
In the first ten official encounters, Portland never lost. But in the most recent such meeting, in 2023, they were defeated at home—1-2.
The hosts are expected to have a very easy win and an extremely entertaining match. However, it's still worth considering "total under 4.0 goals" (odds – 1.6).
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Key Stats and Trends
- Chicago Fire lost twice in their last three games
- 65% of Chicago Fire’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.24 goals per game
- Portland Timbers have won two of their last three matches
- 72% of Portland Timbers’ matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.67 goals per game
Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Probable Starting Lineups
Chicago Fire plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Blake – Wagner, Harriel, Neal Pierre, Westfield – Vasilev, Lukic, Jean-Jacques, Sullivan – Damiani, Iloski
Portland Timbers plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Pantemis – Miller, Serman, Bye, Fory – Chara – Velde, David Costa, Bassett, Lassiter – Felipe Mora
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the MLS regular season standings
