Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: match statistics
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Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chicago Fire plays Portland Timbers in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Soldier Field.
Recent form
Chicago Fire has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Portland Timbers has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Chicago Fire scores 1.88 goals per game and allows 1.35. Portland Timbers scores 1.83 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Chicago Fire's games and 72% of Portland Timbers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 72%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chicago Fire has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.56 per game. Chicago Fire takes 14.5 shots per game, while Portland Timbers takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Chicago Fire leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Portland Timbers leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chicago Fire's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Portland Timbers, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Chicago Fire | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portland Timbers is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 2 pts / game - Portland Timbers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chicago Fire is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Chicago Fire · 1.83 goals / game - Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire scores in 94% of games (16 of 17 meczów), while Portland Timbers keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 18 meczów).
Portland Timbers scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Chicago Fire keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chicago Fire
Over / Under - Portland Timbers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chicago Fire is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Chicago Fire · 1.06 pts / game - Portland Timbers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chicago Fire - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Portland Timbers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Chicago Fire | Liga | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.24 | 3.22 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 61% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 61% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 22% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers play?
Chicago Fire face Portland Timbers on August 16, 2026 in MLS at Soldier Field. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?
Chicago Fire score 1.88 goals per game on average and Portland Timbers 1.83. The MLS average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Chicago Fire's matches and 72% of Portland Timbers's.
What form are Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers in?
Over the last 5 games Chicago Fire have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Portland Timbers 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?
The statistical background for Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.