Chicago Fire FC defeat Portland Timbers 2-1: Match Recap & Betting Results

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · MLS · Portland Timbers 1, Chicago Fire FC 2

Chicago Fire FC beat Portland Timbers 2-1 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Soldier Field. The match went under the closing total of 3.5, with 3 goals combined.

Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC final score and match recap

Chicago Fire FC won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Did Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC go over or under the goals total?

The match went under: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 3.5, under by 0.5.

Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Portland Timbers at +336, the draw at +334 and Chicago Fire FC at -157. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Portland Timbers 21%, the draw 22% and Chicago Fire FC 57%. Chicago Fire FC won as the favorite at -157: $63.69 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left Portland Timbers with 7 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 10 times and under 9 times.

This result left Chicago Fire FC with 10 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in the 2026 season. Their matches went over the closing total 11 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight wins for Chicago Fire FC.

What's next for Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire FC?

Next for Portland Timbers: San Diego FC at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Next for Chicago Fire FC: at Orlando City SC on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.