USL Championship
Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Dillon Stadium
Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion Prediction & Stats - USL Championship 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion carries real history into this round of the USL Championship.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Dillon Stadium, 00:00 (UK time).
Read the Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hartford Athletic 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 Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Hartford Athletic the side to beat, with roughly 49% 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.
Hartford Athletic Preview
Hartford Athletic reach this fixture 19 match into their USL Championship. Here is where Hartford Athletic stand:
In this competition
5 won, 9 drawn, 5 lost
1.26 points per game
15 scored, at 0.79 a game
18 conceded, at 0.95 a game
Hartford Athletic, season-wide
5 won, 9 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Barry Coffey, 4 goals
Most assists: Adrián Diz Pe, 2 assists
Recent results — Hartford Athletic
15/08/2026 19:00
09/08/2026 17:00
01/08/2026 19:00
25/07/2026 22:30
18/07/2026 19:30
Birmingham Legion: how they are travelling
Birmingham Legion come in 19 matches into their USL Championship.
Here is what Birmingham Legion have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 8 drawn, 8 lost
0.89 points per game
22 scored, at 1.16 a game
27 conceded, at 1.42 a game
Birmingham Legion, season-wide
3 won, 8 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tyler Pasher, 4 goals
Most assists: Dawson McCartney, 3 assists
Recent results — Birmingham Legion
22/08/2026 20:00
15/08/2026 21:00
02/08/2026 19:00
29/07/2026 19:30
05/07/2026 19:00
The head-to-head
Over 11 recent meetings between Hartford Athletic and Birmingham Legion:
Hartford Athletic: 4 win(s)
Birmingham Legion: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 3
An even record like this keeps the Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Hartford Athletic 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
Hartford Athletic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
L
|
1.26 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
L
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| Goals | 1.74 | 2.25 | 1.36 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.25 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 50% | 18% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 38% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 58% | 50% | 64% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.67 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.29 | 1.83 |
Away Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
L
|
0.89 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 18% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.58 | 2 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 0.91 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.09 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 55% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 27% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.44 | 2.43 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion clash. Our recommended bet is for Hartford Athletic to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows Hartford Athletic as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Fixture information - Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion
Match: Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion
Competition: USL Championship
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:00 (UK time)
Venue: Dillon Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.82
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
69%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
82%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 49%
Cards
4
League: 4.62
Corners
11.38
League: 9.17
Home Team
Hartford Athletic
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
L
|
1.26 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
L
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| Goals | 1.74 | 2.25 | 1.36 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 1 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.25 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 50% | 18% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 38% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 58% | 50% | 64% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.67 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.29 | 1.83 |
Away Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
L
|
0.89 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 18% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.58 | 2 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 0.91 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.09 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 55% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 27% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.44 | 2.43 |
Corners
10.69 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Hartford Athletic received +5% more corners than Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship
10.21 / Match
Miami FC II
(7)
Indy Eleven
(9)
Loudoun United
(3)
Phoenix Rising
(0)
Rhode Island
(2)
Orange County SC
(17)
Louisville City
(1)(5)
Sporting JAX
(0)
Colorado Springs
(3)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(10)
Miami FC II
(5)
Detroit City FC
(5)
Loudoun United
Cards
2 / Match
+13% Cards / Match
Birmingham Legion received +13% more cards than Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship
2.26 / Match
Miami FC II
(1)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(0)
Rhode Island
(2)
Orange County SC
(0)
Louisville City
(3)(1)
Sporting JAX
(1)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Rhode Island
(4)
Louisville City
(0)
Miami FC II
(4)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Loudoun United
Goals Scored
0.79 / Match
+47%
Birmingham Legion is +47% better in terms of goals scored
1.16 / Match
Miami FC II
(2)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Loudoun United
(0)
Phoenix Rising
(0)
Rhode Island
(0)
Orange County SC
(2)
Louisville City
(0)(2)
Sporting JAX
(2)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Rhode Island
(1)
Louisville City
(1)
Miami FC II
(1)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Loudoun United
Goals Conceded
0.95 / Match
+33%
Birmingham Legion condeded +33% more goals than Hartford Athletic
1.42 / Match
Miami FC II
(1)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Loudoun United
(2)
Phoenix Rising
(0)
Rhode Island
(1)
Orange County SC
(2)
Louisville City
(1)(3)
Sporting JAX
(3)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Rhode Island
(2)
Louisville City
(1)
Miami FC II
(2)
Detroit City FC
(1)
Loudoun United
USL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 44 | 2.1 |
| 2 |
New Mexico United
|
19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 37 | 1.95 |
| 3 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Charleston Battery
|
21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 36 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Detroit City FC
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Orange County SC
|
21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 7 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
San Antonio
|
21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 10 |
Sacramento Republic
|
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 11 |
Lexington
|
21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 12 |
Louisville City
|
21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 13 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 14 |
Rhode Island
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 15 |
Indy Eleven
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 16 |
Colorado Springs
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
Phoenix Rising
|
21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 18 |
Oakland Roots
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 19 |
Hartford Athletic
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
Miami FC II
|
22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 39 | -14 | 22 | 1 |
| 21 |
Loudoun United
|
20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 20 | 1 |
| 22 |
Birmingham Legion
|
19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 23 |
Monterey Bay
|
22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 40 | -17 | 16 | 0.73 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 35 | -17 | 13 | 0.68 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 54 | -28 | 11 | 0.52 |
Odds
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