MLS: Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get ready for some top-notch MLS action in the game between Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire, with the latest team stats, expert betting tips, and the hottest odds.

Chicago Fire head to Providence Park on Thursday to face Portland Timbers. The two sides enter the contest on different runs of form, with Chicago winless in six straight and the Timbers riding a three-match MLS unbeaten streak.

Out of the two teams, Portland boasts the best record. The Timbers sit ninth in the Western Conference with 21 points, while Chicago ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference with 17 points. Portland have got the better of Chicago of late, unbeaten in their last five MLS matches (W2 D3), and won the previous matchup 3-2 at Providence Park in August 2019.

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Portland Timbers Form

Portland Timbers are unbeaten in their last three games after drawing 0-0 with Seattle Sounders FC, beating FC Dallas 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with San Jose Earthquakes. In their last six Major League Soccer home matches, the Timbers have three wins, while they’ve drawn two and lost one. They scored ten and conceded five goals.

Chicago Fire FC Form

A draw is all that prevents Chicago Fire FC from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed a point in a 0-0 draw against Toronto FC before getting trounced against FC Cincinnati by a 1-0 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Columbus Crew ran out 1-2 winners. The Men in Red are winless in their last six away games in Major League Soccer, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded 11 goals while scoring five themselves.

Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC – Players in Form

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Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

Providence Park witnessed Portland Timbers winning five of their 10 latest matches. They drew two and lost three in this run. Chicago Fire FC lost six of their previous 10 games away, won two and drew two. They have also failed to beat Portland Timbers in 10 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

In their last ten home games, Portland Timbers scored first in an impressive six times. Meanwhile, Chicago Fire FC managed to get the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Portland Timbers have been on fire lately, having not conceded a goal in their last three consecutive games. Their defense, though, will be put to the test this week, as Chicago has scored in the past four matchups between these teams.

Total goals

Portland Timbers witnessed over 2.5 goals in five of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged one goal a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Chicago Fire FC, who scored 1.1 times on average in those matches. Portland Timbers’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.

Match predictions: Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Portland Timbers and Chicago Fire FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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