USL Championship
Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium:
Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion Prediction & Stats - Championnat USL 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing. Oakland Roots and Birmingham Legion meet in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on 17/06 (Wednesday), at , at 20:00 UK time.
That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout clash.
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Prediction for Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Oakland Roots Win
Last updated on 16-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Oakland Roots are the favourites to win, with 47% of the odds pointing to victory.
Want to know more? See all World Cup odds and explore this and other fixtures from the biggest football tournament on the planet.
🆚 Match: Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Wednesday, 17/06/2026
🕐 Time: 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium:
Oakland Roots in the 2026 World Cup
Oakland Roots come into this match with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Oakland Roots:
World Cup campaign
4 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s)
Average: 1.42 point(s) per match
18 goals scored in the World Cup (1.5 per match)
16 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.33 per match)
Oakland Roots in 2026:
4 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Peter Wilson with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Wolfgang Prentice with 4 assists
Latest results for Oakland Roots
13/06/2026 22:00
30/05/2026 20:00
23/05/2026 22:00
09/05/2026 22:00
02/05/2026 17:00
Birmingham Legion in the 2026 World Cup
Birmingham Legion come into this clash with 11 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Birmingham Legion have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
2 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
12 goals scored in the World Cup (1.09 per match)
14 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.27 per match)
Birmingham Legion in 2026
2 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Tyler Pasher with 3 goal(s)
Assists: Dawson McCartney with 2 assists
Latest results for Birmingham Legion
13/06/2026 20:00
03/06/2026 20:00
23/05/2026 22:00
07/05/2026 20:00
02/05/2026 19:30
Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion: head-to-head advantage
Oakland Roots have the advantage in the record against Birmingham Legion.
In 4 meeting(s), the numbers are:
{team_a_name}: 3 win(s)
Birmingham Legion: 1 win(s)
Draws: 0
In the 2026 World Cup, the head-to-head record is another factor to consider in the Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion prediction.
Probable lineups for Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion
Check the probable lineups below for the Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Betting on over 2.5 goals in Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion looks like a smart play.
With both teams boasting strong attacks, this match has all the ingredients to see three or more goals.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
Our betting recommendation is to take Oakland Roots to win or draw in the Double Chance market. This means that as long as Oakland Roots avoids defeat, the bet is successful—an outcome we think is very likely.
With the gap in quality between the two teams clear from recent performances, along with Oakland Roots’s strong home record, we don’t see them losing to Birmingham Legion in this match.
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Stats
The statistics for Oakland Roots vs Birmingham Legion that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.02
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
66%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 52%
Cards
4
League: 4.79
Corners
8.29
League: 8.98
Home Team
Oakland Roots
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
D
|
1.42 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 43% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.29 | 3.6 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.29 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 57% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 14% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 43% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.31 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Birmingham Legion
USA - USL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 14% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 1.57 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 0.71 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 0.86 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 43% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 43% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.39 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.2 | 1.95 |
Corners
8.66 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Oakland Roots received +1% more corners than Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship
8.55 / Match
Miami FC II
(7)
Colorado Springs
(3)
Orange County SC
(6)
El Paso Locomotive
(6)
Loudoun United
(8)
Las Vegas Lights
(7)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)(2)
Las Vegas Lights
(2)
Louisville City
(4)
Monterey Bay
(5)
Miami FC II
(4)
Rhode Island
(9)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Cards
1.67 / Match
+41% Cards / Match
Birmingham Legion received +41% more cards than Oakland Roots in the USL Championship
2.36 / Match
Miami FC II
(3)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Orange County SC
(2)
El Paso Locomotive
(1)
Loudoun United
(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)(3)
Las Vegas Lights
(4)
Louisville City
(2)
Monterey Bay
(2)
Miami FC II
(1)
Rhode Island
(3)
Indy Eleven
(2)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+38%
Oakland Roots is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.09 / Match
Miami FC II
(0)
Colorado Springs
(0)
Orange County SC
(2)
El Paso Locomotive
(2)
Loudoun United
(2)
Las Vegas Lights
(4)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)(1)
Las Vegas Lights
(1)
Louisville City
(0)
Monterey Bay
(0)
Miami FC II
(3)
Rhode Island
(2)
Indy Eleven
(1)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+5%
Oakland Roots condeded +5% more goals than Birmingham Legion
1.27 / Match
Miami FC II
(0)
Colorado Springs
(1)
Orange County SC
(3)
El Paso Locomotive
(1)
Loudoun United
(2)
Las Vegas Lights
(2)
Tulsa Roughnecks
(1)(2)
Las Vegas Lights
(1)
Louisville City
(2)
Monterey Bay
(0)
Miami FC II
(1)
Rhode Island
(2)
Indy Eleven
(0)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Championnat USL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 2.15 |
| 2 |
Detroit City FC
|
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 1.62 |
| 3 |
San Antonio
|
13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 21 | 1.62 |
| 4 |
Louisville City
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
Charleston Battery
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Orange County SC
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 8 |
Indy Eleven
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 9 |
Oakland Roots
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 10 |
Phoenix Rising
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 1.31 |
| 11 |
Hartford Athletic
|
11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1.55 |
| 12 |
Miami FC II
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 17 | 1.31 |
| 13 |
Sacramento Republic
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 1.45 |
| 14 |
El Paso Locomotive
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Tulsa Roughnecks
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1.45 |
| 16 |
Rhode Island
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 17 |
Lexington
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 18 |
New Mexico United
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 19 |
Las Vegas Lights
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 20 |
Colorado Springs
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 21 |
Birmingham Legion
|
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 11 | 1 |
| 22 |
Monterey Bay
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 23 |
Loudoun United
|
11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 9 | 0.82 |
| 24 |
Brooklyn FC
|
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -9 | 9 | 0.75 |
| 25 |
Sporting JAX
|
13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 34 | -19 | 3 | 0.23 |
Odds
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Tampa Bay Rowdies
Detroit City FC
San Antonio
Charleston Battery
Phoenix Rising
Hartford Athletic
Sacramento Republic
Lexington
New Mexico United
Brooklyn FC
Sporting JAX