David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Birmingham Legion FC
Tampa Bay Rowdies
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One of the regular season matches in the USL Championship will take place on Thursday at Protective Stadium, where Birmingham Legion will host Tampa Bay Rowdies. Here's a prediction for the game from the expert team at Dailysports.
Birmingham Legion
The Legion currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 26 matches, they have accumulated 35 points, securing 10 wins and suffering 11 defeats. Birmingham is only one point ahead of ninth-placed Loudoun United, meaning the fight for a playoff spot is still very much on.
In their most recent match, Birmingham suffered a 0-2 away defeat to Rhode Island, conceding both goals after the 71st minute. This marked their third consecutive loss. In 13 home games, Birmingham has managed only four wins, but in their last five home outings, they have won just once, losing three times.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Rowdies are battling to secure a top-eight finish in the Eastern Conference and qualify for the playoffs. In 26 matches, they have collected 43 points, with 12 wins and seven losses. Robbie Neilson's side currently occupies third place in the standings, trailing conference leaders Louisville City by 16 points.
In their last outing, Tampa Bay lost 2-4 away to Colorado Springs, marking their third defeat in the past five matches, with only one win in that span. Out of 13 away matches, Tampa Bay has registered four wins and an equal number of losses. However, they have won just one of their last five road games.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Birmingham has beaten Tampa Bay in four of their last five meetings.
- Both teams scored in only one of their last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in two of their last five matches.
Birmingham vs Tampa Bay Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the visitors, with odds of 2.16 for a Tampa Bay win. We recommend betting on "Tampa Bay to Win with a 0 Handicap" at odds of 1.62.
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