Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the regular season fixtures in the USL Championship will take place on Monday at Protective Stadium, where Birmingham Legion will host Miami FC. Here's the expert prediction for the match from the Dailysports team.
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Birmingham Legion
The "Legion" currently sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Out of 28 matches, Birmingham has collected 38 points, securing 11 wins while suffering 12 losses. The team is just three points ahead of ninth-placed Pittsburgh.
In their latest outing, Birmingham suffered a 2-4 defeat away to Loudoun, despite leading twice during the match. This loss marked their fourth in the last five games.
Miami FC
Antonio Nocerino’s side has had a dismal season, currently languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table. Miami has managed only three wins in 28 matches while losing 23 times. They are a staggering 26 points away from a playoff spot.
In their most recent Championship game, Miami hosted Hartford Athletic and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat, their fourth in the last five games with only one win during that period. Miami has yet to win an away game this season, having earned just one point on the road.
Match Facts
- Only one of the last five encounters saw the "Total Over 2.5" bet come through.
- Both teams have scored in only two of the last five meetings.
- In just one of Birmingham's last five matches have both teams found the net.
Head-to-Head
In the reverse fixture, Birmingham secured a 1-0 victory away, although Miami had won the previous two meetings. On Birmingham’s home turf, the hosts have yet to win in two matches, with Miami securing one victory.
Predicted Lineups
- Birmingham: Ockel, Dodson, Paterson, Krognale, Mensah, Hernandez-Foster, Pasher, Martinez, McCartney, Nwegbo, Pinho
- Miami: Ndiaye, Molina, Cardona, Palacios, Barbier, Mitrano, Gavilanes, Dezart, Gentile, Lawrence, Lopez
Prediction
Bookmakers are not backing Miami, offering odds of 1.31 for a Birmingham win. Our recommended bet for this match is "Total Under 3.5" at 1.65 odds.
