USL Championship
Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: BBVA Compass Field
Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX is part of the USL Championship schedule for Sunday (23/08).
The fixture is staged at BBVA Compass Field, 01:00 (UK time).
Below is our Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Birmingham Legion the side to beat, with roughly 61% 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 18 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Birmingham Legion stand:
In this competition
3 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost
0.94 points per game
20 scored, at 1.11 a game
24 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Birmingham Legion, season-wide
3 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tyler Pasher, 4 goals
Most assists: Romario Williams, 2 assists
Recent results — Birmingham Legion
15/08/2026 21:00
02/08/2026 19:00
29/07/2026 19:30
05/07/2026 19:00
02/07/2026 20:00
Sporting JAX: how they are travelling
Sporting JAX come in 20 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Sporting JAX have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 5 drawn, 14 lost
0.4 points per game
23 scored, at 1.15 a game
52 conceded, at 2.6 a game
Sporting JAX, season-wide
1 won, 5 drawn, 14 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kieran Sadlier, 8 goals
Most assists: Emil Jaaskelainen, 4 assists
Recent results — Sporting JAX
15/08/2026 19:00
01/08/2026 23:00
25/07/2026 21:00
18/07/2026 19:00
15/07/2026 19:30
The head-to-head
Birmingham Legion and Sporting JAX have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX
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
W
L
D
L
|
0.94 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1.1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 1.7 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.9 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.45 | 2.43 |
Away Team
Sporting JAX
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.4 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 70% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 30% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.15 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 1.72 | 2.05 |
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 Sporting JAX
Match: Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue: BBVA Compass Field
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Stats
The statistics for Birmingham Legion vs Sporting JAX that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.35
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
45%
League: 49%
Cards
5.5
League: 4.63
Corners
6.6
League: 9.19
Home Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
L
|
0.94 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1.1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 1.7 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.9 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.45 | 2.43 |
Away Team
Sporting JAX
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.4 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 70% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 30% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.15 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 1.72 | 2.05 |
Corners
10.22 / Match
+27% Corners / Match
Birmingham Legion received +27% more corners than Sporting JAX in the USL Championship
8.05 / Match
Colorado Springs
(0)
Rhode Island
(3)
Louisville City
(1)
Miami FC II
(10)
Detroit City FC
(5)
Loudoun United
(5)
Oakland Roots
(4)(3)
Indy Eleven
(0)
Sacramento Republic
(5)
El Paso Locomotive
(5)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(3)
Loudoun United
(3)
Charleston Battery
Cards
2.33 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Sporting JAX received +20% more cards than Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship
2.8 / Match
Colorado Springs
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(4)
Miami FC II
(0)
Detroit City FC
(4)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(3)(3)
Indy Eleven
(4)
Sacramento Republic
(4)
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(1)
Loudoun United
(3)
Charleston Battery
Goals Scored
1.11 / Match
+4%
Sporting JAX is +4% better in terms of goals scored
1.15 / Match
Colorado Springs
(2)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Miami FC II
(1)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)(0)
Indy Eleven
(0)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Charleston Battery
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+49%
Sporting JAX condeded +49% more goals than Birmingham Legion
2.6 / Match
Colorado Springs
(3)
Rhode Island
(0)
Louisville City
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Detroit City FC
(2)
Loudoun United
(1)
Oakland Roots
(1)(1)
Indy Eleven
(5)
Sacramento Republic
(2)
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(2)
Loudoun United
(5)
Charleston Battery
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 44 | 2.2 |
| 2 |
Orange County SC
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 3 |
Charleston Battery
|
20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 4 |
New Mexico United
|
17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
San Antonio
|
20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Louisville City
|
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
Sacramento Republic
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 12 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 13 |
Lexington
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 14 |
Colorado Springs
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 15 |
Rhode Island
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Indy Eleven
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 17 |
Phoenix Rising
|
20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 18 |
Hartford Athletic
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
Oakland Roots
|
21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 34 | -9 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 19 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 37 | -15 | 16 | 0.76 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 13 | 0.72 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 52 | -29 | 8 | 0.4 |
Odds
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