Chicago Fire beat Portland Timbers 2-1 in MLS, taking control with two goals inside the opening 14 minutes. Robin Lod and Dje Tah D'Avilla scored early and the Fire held on despite a late Portland consolation.
8.3Dje Tah D'AvillaChicago Fire · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shotChicago Fire 2:1 Portland Timbers — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
Second half0 - 1
- 51(Foul)
- 57(Foul)
- 79(Foul)
- 90 + 4(Foul)
Live Prediction
Chicago Fire to winWon1.12
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?
Chicago Fire 2-1 Portland Timbers (MLS).
Who scored?
Robin Lod (9', assist Andrew Gutman) for Chicago Fire; Dje Tah D'Avilla (14', assist Maren Haile-Selassie) for Chicago Fire; Finn Surman (85', assist Brandon Bye) for Portland Timbers.
Was Chicago Fire's win deserved?
Yes — Chicago Fire were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers?
Yellow cards: Brandon Bye (Portland Timbers); Robin Lod (Chicago Fire); Anton Saletros (Chicago Fire).
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Head to Head meetings
Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers
Chicago Fire
Portland Timbers
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 1  |
Scored goals | 9 | 7 |
Average per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 3-4 |
Chicago Fire
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Best statistical picks
Chicago Fire – Portland Timbers
Recent form favours Portland Timbers to win
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 4.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire are the stronger side: three straight wins have them eighth in the playoff race, while Portland Timbers sit 16th. CheckLive's read leans Fire at 71%, though Portland won the last meeting 4-3 in preseason.
Home win — Chicago Fire1.56
High confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.3
40.2
CheckSkill
56.8
52.1
CheckMental
73.2
34.4
CheckLive total61 vs 44.4+16.6
More match signals
Chicago Fire (DNB)92%1.22
Over 2.589%1.33
Chicago Fire (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers?
Chicago Fire are the pick to win at home, backed by three straight wins and a clear CheckLive lean. Portland can cause problems — they beat Chicago Fire 4-3 in preseason — but form favors the host.
Are Chicago Fire favorites based on current form?
Yes. Chicago Fire sit eighth with a three-match winning run, while Portland Timbers are 16th. CheckLive's read favors the hosts here, making them the clear favorite for this MLS clash.
Will both teams score in this MLS match?
Both teams to score looks a viable angle: their last meeting produced seven goals in a 4-3 Portland win, and the head-to-head average sits at 3.3 goals. That points to goals at both ends.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | 4.50 | 5.00 |