Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Monday, October 7, Birmingham Legion will host North Carolina FC in the 31st round of the USL Championship. The match analysis and betting tips have been prepared by the Dailysports analytics team.
Birmingham Legion
Birmingham is currently fighting for a spot in the playoffs of the Eastern Conference. They sit in seventh place, with a three-point cushion over ninth-placed Pittsburgh, who are just outside the playoff zone. With only four matches left in the regular season, Birmingham has a strong chance of securing a top-8 finish.
In their previous game, Birmingham Legion drew 1-1 against Pittsburgh, and before that, they narrowly defeated FC Miami 1-0. Over their last five matches, Birmingham has accumulated seven points.
North Carolina FC
North Carolina is also vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in 11th place, five points behind the top-8. However, they have the advantage of two games in hand compared to most of their competitors. If they perform well in their remaining five games, they could still make a late push for the playoffs.
Despite this, North Carolina’s current form suggests they will struggle to break into the top-8. They lost their previous match to El Paso Locomotive 0-1 but managed a 2-0 win against Indy Eleven before that. Over their last five matches, North Carolina has collected just six points.
Match Facts
- North Carolina has failed to score in their last four away matches.
- Birmingham Legion has won their last two home matches.
Possible Lineups
- Birmingham Legion: Van Oekel, Mensah, Krognale, McCartney, Dodson, Roofe, Martinez, Hernandez-Foster, Zuhir-Takedam, Pasher, Nwegbo
- North Carolina FC: McGuire, Craig, Armstrong, Batista, Washington, Martin, Rodrigo da Costa, Maldonado, Anderson, Rafa Mentzingen, Conway
H2H
- In the 6th round of the current season, these two teams played to a 1-1 draw.
Birmingham Legion vs North Carolina FC prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent this season, but North Carolina has particularly struggled away from home. My bet is on Birmingham Legion to avoid defeat. Bet: 1X (Birmingham or draw).
