USL Championship
Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: BBVA Compass Field
Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 02/08 (Sunday) at BBVA Compass Field, 01:00 (UK time).
Read the Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 01-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rhode Island the side to beat, with roughly 29% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all USL Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Birmingham Legion Preview
Birmingham Legion reach this fixture 16 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Birmingham Legion stand:
In this competition
2 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost
0.88 points per game
17 scored, at 1.06 a game
21 conceded, at 1.31 a game
Birmingham Legion, season-wide
2 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tyler Pasher, 4 goals
Most assists: Romario Williams, 2 assists
Recent results — Birmingham Legion
29/07/2026 19:30
05/07/2026 19:00
02/07/2026 20:00
20/06/2026 20:00
17/06/2026 15:00
Rhode Island: how they are travelling
Rhode Island come in 15 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Rhode Island have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.47 points per game
25 scored, at 1.67 a game
18 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Rhode Island, season-wide
6 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jerome Williams, 7 goals
Most assists: Jerome Williams, 4 assists
Recent results — Rhode Island
25/07/2026 19:00
18/07/2026 19:30
08/07/2026 22:30
04/07/2026 19:30
13/06/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Rhode Island
Rhode Island have generally come out ahead of Birmingham Legion in their recent meetings.
From 6 match(es):
Rhode Island: 4 win(s)
Birmingham Legion: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island prediction.
Form comparison Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.88 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.89 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
W
|
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 11% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 1.78 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.78 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 56% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.49 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.36 | 2.14 |
Away Team
Rhode Island
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
L
D
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.63 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 38% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.5 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.63 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.88 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.94 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.95 | 1.42 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island
Match: Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue: BBVA Compass Field
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Stats
The statistics for Birmingham Legion vs Rhode Island that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.54
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
64%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
64%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
52%
League: 50%
Cards
4.56
League: 4.74
Corners
7.93
League: 9.19
Home Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.88 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.89 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
W
|
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 11% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 1.78 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.78 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 56% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.49 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.36 | 2.14 |
Away Team
Rhode Island
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
L
D
|
1.47 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.63 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 38% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.5 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.63 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.88 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.94 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.95 | 1.42 |
Corners
9.75 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Birmingham Legion received +13% more corners than Rhode Island in the USL Championship
8.6 / Match
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(1)
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(10)
Detroit City FC
(5)
Loudoun United
(5)
Oakland Roots
(4)
Las Vegas Lights
(2)
Louisville City
(2)(4)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(9)
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Sacramento Republic
(10)
Orange County SC
(3)
Loudoun United
(6)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Brooklyn FC
Cards
2.38 / Match
+12% Cards / Match
Birmingham Legion received +12% more cards than Rhode Island in the USL Championship
2.13 / Match
Louisville City
(4)
Miami FC II
(0)
Detroit City FC
(4)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(3)
Las Vegas Lights
(3)
Louisville City
(4)(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(3)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(3)
Orange County SC
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Indy Eleven
(5)
Brooklyn FC
Goals Scored
1.06 / Match
+58%
Rhode Island is +58% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Louisville City
(1)
Miami FC II
(1)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(1)
Louisville City
(1)(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(1)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Orange County SC
(4)
Loudoun United
(0)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Brooklyn FC
Goals Conceded
1.31 / Match
+8%
Birmingham Legion condeded +8% more goals than Rhode Island
1.2 / Match
Louisville City
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(2)
Louisville City
(1)(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Orange County SC
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Brooklyn FC
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 35 | 2.06 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
San Antonio
|
18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Detroit City FC
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 5 |
Charleston Battery
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 6 |
Louisville City
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Colorado Springs
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 9 |
New Mexico United
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 1.71 |
| 10 |
Sacramento Republic
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 12 |
Rhode Island
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 13 |
Lexington
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 14 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 15 |
Indy Eleven
|
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 16 |
Phoenix Rising
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 17 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 18 |
Oakland Roots
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 27 | -2 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 19 |
Miami FC II
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 29 | -7 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Hartford Athletic
|
16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 20 | 1.25 |
| 21 |
Monterey Bay
|
17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 22 |
Loudoun United
|
16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 15 | 0.94 |
| 23 |
Birmingham Legion
|
16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 14 | 0.88 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 13 | 0.81 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 46 | -23 | 8 | 0.44 |
Odds
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