USL Championship
Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium:
Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 04/10 (Sunday) at , 00:00 (UK time).
Read the Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 0
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Detroit City FC the side to beat, with roughly 56% 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.
Detroit City FC Preview
Detroit City FC reach this fixture 25 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Detroit City FC stand:
In this competition
11 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost
1.64 points per game
29 scored, at 1.16 a game
19 conceded, at 0.76 a game
Detroit City FC, season-wide
12 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Darren Smith, 13 goals
Most assists: Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 4 assists
Recent results — Detroit City FC
30/09/2026 19:00
26/09/2026 19:00
19/09/2026 19:00
12/09/2026 22:00
05/09/2026 19:00
Birmingham Legion: how they are travelling
Birmingham Legion come in 25 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Birmingham Legion have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 11 drawn, 10 lost
0.92 points per game
36 scored, at 1.44 a game
42 conceded, at 1.68 a game
Birmingham Legion, season-wide
4 won, 11 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Romario Williams, 7 goals
Most assists: Dawson McCartney, 5 assists
Recent results — Birmingham Legion
23/09/2026 12:00
19/09/2026 19:30
16/09/2026 20:30
12/09/2026 19:00
05/09/2026 19:00
The head-to-head favours Detroit City FC
Recent meetings have tended to go Detroit City FC's way against Birmingham Legion.
From 9 match(es):
Detroit City FC: 6 win(s)
Birmingham Legion: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion prediction.
Form comparison Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Detroit City FC
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.69 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
D
|
2.15 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
D
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 62% | 31% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.54 | 2.46 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.77 | 0.38 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 31% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 62% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 23% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.58 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.94 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
D
|
0.92 |
| Home |
L
W
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 21% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 2.71 | 3.64 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.29 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 57% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 21% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.61 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.43 | 2.32 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Detroit City FC to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Detroit City FC win. They have the quality to overcome Birmingham Legion.
Additionally, the support at has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion
Match: Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 04/10/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.59
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
73%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
48%
League: 50%
Cards
4.35
League: 4.54
Corners
10.03
League: 9.25
Home Team
Detroit City FC
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.69 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
D
|
2.15 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
D
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 62% | 31% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.54 | 2.46 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.77 | 0.38 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 31% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 62% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 23% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.58 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.94 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
D
|
0.92 |
| Home |
L
W
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 21% | 9% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 2.71 | 3.64 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.29 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 57% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 21% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.61 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.43 | 2.32 |
Corners
9.35 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Birmingham Legion received +9% more corners than Detroit City FC in the USL Championship
10.16 / Match
Brooklyn FC
(4)
Colorado Springs
(4)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(2)
Sacramento Republic
(5)
Hartford Athletic
(12)
Louisville City
(5)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(3)(4)
Brooklyn FC
(7)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(9)
New Mexico United
(1)
Charleston Battery
(3)
Indy Eleven
(5)
Hartford Athletic
(5)
Sporting JAX
Cards
2.08 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Birmingham Legion received +4% more cards than Detroit City FC in the USL Championship
2.16 / Match
Brooklyn FC
(3)
Colorado Springs
(2)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(2)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Louisville City
(2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(3)(0)
Brooklyn FC
(2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2)
New Mexico United
(2)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Indy Eleven
(3)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Sporting JAX
Goals Scored
1.23 / Match
+17%
Birmingham Legion is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.44 / Match
Brooklyn FC
(3)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(1)
Sacramento Republic
(0)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Louisville City
(0)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(1)(4)
Brooklyn FC
(0)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(4)
New Mexico United
(2)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Hartford Athletic
(2)
Sporting JAX
Goals Conceded
0.77 / Match
+54%
Birmingham Legion condeded +54% more goals than Detroit City FC
1.68 / Match
Brooklyn FC
(1)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(0)
Sacramento Republic
(1)
Hartford Athletic
(1)
Louisville City
(0)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(0)(0)
Brooklyn FC
(4)
Tampa Bay Rowdies
(4)
New Mexico United
(2)
Charleston Battery
(2)
Indy Eleven
(3)
Hartford Athletic
(3)
Sporting JAX
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 45 | 23 | 22 | 52 | 2 |
| 2 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 47 | 1.81 |
| 3 |
Charleston Battery
|
26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 46 | 1.77 |
| 4 |
Detroit City FC
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 5 |
Sacramento Republic
|
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 43 | 1.65 |
| 6 |
New Mexico United
|
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 31 | 8 | 43 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 41 | 1.58 |
| 8 |
Lexington
|
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 40 | 1.54 |
| 9 |
Hartford Athletic
|
26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 39 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Colorado Springs
|
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 39 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Orange County SC
|
26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 39 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 38 | 1.41 |
| 13 |
San Antonio
|
26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 1.46 |
| 14 |
Louisville City
|
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 1.42 |
| 15 |
Rhode Island
|
25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 28 | 8 | 35 | 1.4 |
| 16 |
Indy Eleven
|
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 17 |
Oakland Roots
|
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 35 | -2 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 18 |
Phoenix Rising
|
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 19 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 38 | -4 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 33 | 1.22 |
| 21 |
Birmingham Legion
|
25 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 23 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Loudoun United
|
25 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 23 | 0.92 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 27 | 46 | -19 | 18 | 0.69 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 52 | -26 | 18 | 0.69 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
27 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 32 | 73 | -41 | 14 | 0.52 |
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