Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers: Team Comparison
Chicago FirevsPortland Timbers 
Comparing Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers across the metrics that matter, the model leans toward Chicago Fire — a 64% win probability once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. The draw sits at 17%. Below, the head-to-head numbers show where that edge comes from.
The detail backs this up: Portland Timbers carry the stronger recent form, Chicago Fire project for more goals (2.34 xG), Portland Timbers have the better head-to-head record. Read together, these are the factors separating the two sides — not a single number but the weight of several pointing the same way.
| Chicago Fire | Metric | Portland Timbers |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Strength rating | 55 |
| 64% | Win probability | 19% |
| W W W L L | Recent form | W W W D W |
| 2 | Head-to-head wins | 7 |
| 2.34 | Expected goals | 0.80 |
Comparison based on odds, recent form and head-to-head data. For information only — not betting advice. 18+.
Who is more likely to win, Chicago Fire or Portland Timbers?
The model favours Chicago Fire at 64%, with the draw at 17%.