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August 16, 2026 β’ Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
MLS PREVIEW β’ August 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Portland Timbers (7-3-9) plays Chicago Fire FC (10-2-6) at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.
Portland Timbers
Visiting Side
Record
7-3-9
Chicago Fire FC
Home Side
Record
10-2-6
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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POR
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
|
CHI
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
Portland Timbers
VS
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Chicago Fire FC
Projected Score
POR 1
-
CHI 2
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 3 categories
- Chicago Fire FC boasts a stronger goal differential (0).
Portland Timbers
STAT
Chicago Fire FC
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Fire FC plays on familiar turf at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Portland Timbers Could Win
Portland Timbers has produced 1.11 goals offensively.
Why Chicago Fire FC Could Win
Chicago Fire FC has generated - goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Fire FC's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: CHI -155 | O/U: 3.5
Team Leaders
Team Total Shots
Robert Lewandowski
3
Team Accurate Passes
Samual Rogers
46
Team Total Shots
Kristoffer Velde
3
Team Accurate Passes
Finn Surman
81
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Portland Timbers (100.0%)
Chicago Fire FC (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 76 circles
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