Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction, 8/16/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 8/9/2026

Game: Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

TV: Apple TV

The Fire (7-3-8) are hosting the Timbers (9-2-6) at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on Sunday. The Fire are priced at -150 while the Timbers are at +125. The total is set at 3. The expected starting goalies will be Chris Brady for Chicago and James Pantemis for Portland.

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Chicago has conceded 23 goals while surrendering 1.35 goals per 90 minutes, and the opposition have amassed 69 SoT against them. They have a total of 6 clean sheets, giving them a percentage of 35.3% for the year. Chicago has tallied 42 yellow cards so far this year and 1 red card. The Fire rank 15th in the matter of expected goals having 20.4, and the squad's expected goals against sit at 21.5. On the year, the team is sitting with an average of 1.71 pts per fixture (29 pts) and also have a rank of 20th in the league with 16 assists. This team's differential on goals is at 8 by means of 31 goals scored as well as 23 goals relinquished. The Chicago Fire have accounted for 46 SVs and also have a SV percentage of 66.7% over the course of the season.

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The Timbers average 1.3 pts per match while tallying 24 assists and 2 red cards. Portland has accounted for a clean sheet rate of 5.6% over the course of the season and also 31 yellow cards. Portland Timbers is ranked 24th in relation to goals allowed having 33, and their goal difference is -1. On the year, Portland has a save percentage of 70.3% (111 shots on target against), and have a ranking of 18th in the league with 24 pts. This team's goals against per 90 min is 1.83 with 78 saves, and they have recorded 1 clean sheet. The Portland Timbers have totaled 32 goals and this squad's expected goals for the season sits at 18.5.

The guy defending the goal for Chicago will be Chris Brady. Brady has defended the goal for a total of 9,694 mins and has tallied 339 stops in his pro soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.67 (180 total goals surrendered) and his save % is 68.6%. The keeper born in the United States has had 494 shots tried at him in 109 starting assignments. Brady (38-28-43 record during his career) has totaled 25 clean sheets, which gives him a 23.2%% clean sheet percentage.

James Pantemis will look after the net for Portland. In his career, Pantemis has allowed 128 goals and has tallied 293 saves in 85 starts. Pantemis has racked up 17 shutouts while defending 411 shots against him in 7,683 minutes throughout his career. He sports a save % of 71.3% and his clean sheet rate is 19.9%%. He has allowed 1.50 goals per 90 mins and he has earned a record of 36-23-26.

Hugo Cuypers is a player who can help decide the match for Chicago. Cuypers has started 75 matches in his career and tallies 0.56 goals per 90 mins. The forward from Belgium has tallied 40 goals in 6,407 mins. He has 4 assists while earning 84 points during his pro soccer career.

Portland is being led by Kevin Kelsy, who the defense is sure to gameplan for in this matchup. The forward from Venezuela has been on the pitch for 3,833 minutes while scoring 22 goals. He scores 0.52 goals per 90 mins and has been given a starting assignment in 45 matches during his career. He has accumulated 47 pts during his career and has helped a teammate on a goal 3 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Chicago Fire FC (+125)

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Pick:	Atlanta -125
Start:	August 15, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Expert:	Doc's Sports

Analysis:

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. MLS Soccer Take Atlanta -125 over New York Red Bulls (7:30 p.m. EST, Saturday August 15) We think this is a great spot for Atlanta. They have not been playing their best lately but this will be a homecoming for them as they have not played a home match since May 9, before the World Cup. Even though they lost last time out, we liked what we saw from them at Philly. They were up by two goals most of the match vs the Union but they were a man down and Philadelphia scored two goals in extra time to steal three points. As we stated, Atlanta has not played at home in a long time and we think this return will give them an extra burst of energy and it’s not like the Red Bulls are a great side. They are quite far above Atlanta in the standings but have a -10 goal differential compared to -14 for Atlanta, who have faced a real tough schedule on this road trip. It’s telling that Atlanta is a decent favorite here with their recent performances, and we think this is an amazing spot for them to pick up three points and some momentum for the second half of the season in front of the home fans. Read More Read Less

Chicago Fire FC vs Portland Timbers Prediction, 8/16/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

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