Puebla vs Chicago Fire: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 July

Betiball's prediction for Puebla vs Chicago Fire on 31 July 2023 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Puebla vs Chicago Fire preview before placing your bet.

Puebla vs Chicago Fire: Starting Lineups Time : 31/07/2023 20:00

Puebla
1 - 1
Finished (Pen 10-9)
Chicago Fire
89' event Martin Barragan Negrete / Guillermo Martinez Ayala
77' event Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz
74' event Brayan Angulo
72' event Kevin Velasco / Angel Manuel Robles Guerrero
61' event Pablo Gonzalez Diaz / Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez
61' event Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz / Fernando Arce
61' event Gustavo Henrique Ferrareis / Luis Arcadio Garcia Banuelos
52' event Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez
event 88' Rafael Czichos / Gaston Claudio Gimenez
event 79' Xherdan Shaqiri
event 71' Carlos Teran
event 66' Brian Gutierrez / Maren Haile-Selassie
event 66' Jonathan Dean / Arnaud Souquet
event 66' Kacper Przybylko / Georgios Koutsias
event 46' Ian Jairo Misael Torres Ramirez / Fabian Herbers
89' event Martin Barragan Negrete / Guillermo Martinez Ayala
event 88' Rafael Czichos / Gaston Claudio Gimenez
77' event Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz
event 79' Xherdan Shaqiri
74' event Brayan Angulo
event 71' Carlos Teran
72' event Kevin Velasco / Angel Manuel Robles Guerrero
event 66' Brian Gutierrez / Maren Haile-Selassie
61' event Pablo Gonzalez Diaz / Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez
event 66' Jonathan Dean / Arnaud Souquet
61' event Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz / Fernando Arce
event 66' Kacper Przybylko / Georgios Koutsias
61' event Gustavo Henrique Ferrareis / Luis Arcadio Garcia Banuelos
event 46' Ian Jairo Misael Torres Ramirez / Fabian Herbers
52' event Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez
Puebla Puebla
Substitutions
#23 Daniel Aguilar
#22 Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz
#28 Martin Barragan Negrete
#2 Gustavo Henrique Ferrareis
#25 Miguel Angel Fraga Licona
#29 Emiliano Garcia Montoya
#31 Juan Pablo Ramon Gomez Castillo
#6 Pablo Gonzalez Diaz
#16 Alberto Herrera
#4 Efrain Orona Zavala
#20 Kevin Velasco
#24 Diego Zago Gavito
Puebla Puebla Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
13Shots17
5Shots on Goal9
10Fouls12
7Corner Kick14
1Yellow card1
1Red card0
7Save4
7Interceptions6
8Shots off goal8
0Hit The Post1
18Head Success9
2Blocked4
18Tackle17
11Dribbles3
427Passes380
96Attacks104
70Dangerous attacks109
4Corner Kicks(HT)9
Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
Substitutions
#27 Kendall Burks
#5 Rafael Czichos
#24 Jonathan Dean
#25 Jeffrey Joseph Gal
#17 Brian Gutierrez
#38 Alex Monis
#31 Federico Navarro
#6 Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate
#11 Kacper Przybylko
#18 Spencer Richey
#32 Missael Rodriguez
#20 Ian Jairo Misael Torres Ramirez
Commentary
89' Puebla — substitution: Martin Barragan Negrete / Guillermo Martinez Ayala
88' Chicago Fire — substitution: Rafael Czichos / Gaston Claudio Gimenez
79' Goal! Xherdan Shaqiri - Chicago Fire
77' Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz - Puebla receive a red card
74' Goal! Brayan Angulo - Puebla
72' Puebla — substitution: Kevin Velasco / Angel Manuel Robles Guerrero
71' Carlos Teran - Chicago Fire receive a yellow card
66' Chicago Fire — substitution: Brian Gutierrez / Maren Haile-Selassie
66' Chicago Fire — substitution: Jonathan Dean / Arnaud Souquet
66' Chicago Fire — substitution: Kacper Przybylko / Georgios Koutsias
61' Puebla — substitution: Pablo Gonzalez Diaz / Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez
61' Puebla — substitution: Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz / Fernando Arce
61' Puebla — substitution: Gustavo Henrique Ferrareis / Luis Arcadio Garcia Banuelos
52' Diego Eduardo De Buen Juarez - Puebla receive a yellow card
46' Chicago Fire — substitution: Ian Jairo Misael Torres Ramirez / Fabian Herbers

How We Build the Puebla vs Chicago Fire Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Puebla vs Chicago Fire on 31 July 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Puebla vs Chicago Fire Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Puebla's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chicago Fire's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Puebla and Chicago Fire sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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