Football · USA USL Championship · 16/08, 03:00
Prediction: Colorado Switchbacks FC vs Birmingham Legion FC
Team pages: Colorado Switchbacks FC · Birmingham Legion FC
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.66Total
Colorado Switchbacks FC1.6
Birmingham Legion FC1.06
1X2
Colorado Switchbacks FC
Draw
Birmingham Legion FC
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 50%
Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Colorado Switchbacks FC
6-0-4 (W-D-L)
Birmingham Legion FC
3-4-3 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Colorado Switchbacks FC
3–1
Birmingham Legion FC
(4 last)
- Birmingham Legion FC0-1Colorado Switchbacks FC
- Birmingham Legion FC2-1Colorado Switchbacks FC
- Colorado Switchbacks FC2-1Birmingham Legion FC
- Birmingham Legion FC0-2Colorado Switchbacks FC
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 50%model estimate
Match keys
- H2H favours Colorado Switchbacks FC: 3-0-1.
- High corners: 11.4 combined avg.
- Cards-heavy: 9.9 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Colorado Switchbacks FC | Birmingham Legion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.5 / 1 | 1.4 / 1.1 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.3 / 0.4 | 0.7 / 0.6 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 0/90/10% | 20/60/20% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.3 / 6.3 | 3.3 / 5.1 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 5.2 / 0.1 | 4.7 / 0 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Colorado Switchbacks FC 3–0–1 Birmingham Legion FC
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/07/25 USA USL Championship | Birmingham Legion FC | 0-1 HT 0-0 | Colorado Switchbacks FC |
| 14/07/24 USA USL Championship | Birmingham Legion FC | 2-1 HT 1-1 | Colorado Switchbacks FC |
| 05/08/23 USA USL Championship | Colorado Switchbacks FC | 2-1 HT 1-0 | Birmingham Legion FC |
| 27/03/22 USA USL Championship | Birmingham Legion FC | 0-2 HT 0-0 | Colorado Switchbacks FC |
Standings · USA USL Championship · USL Championship 2026, Western Conference
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange County SC | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 22 | 34 |
| 2 | San Antonio FC | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 21 | 32 |
| 3 | New Mexico United | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | Lexington SC | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 28 |
| 6 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| 7 | Sacramento Republic | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 27 |
| 8 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 9 | Colorado Switchbacks FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| 10 | Oakland Roots | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | Phoenix Rising FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
| 12 | Monterey Bay FC | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 36 | 15 |
Common opponents 3 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Colorado Switchbacks FC | Birmingham Legion FC |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island FC | 0-2 L | 1-0 W |
| Miami FC | 2-0 W | 1-1 D |
| Tulsa | 2-1 W | 3-1 W |
| Record vs common | 2 W 0 D 1 L | 2 W 1 D 0 L |
Better against common opponents: Birmingham Legion FC (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Colorado Switchbacks FC
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08 | Rhode Island FC USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 0-2 | 2 | 8 | L |
| 02/08 | New Mexico United USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 0-1 | 14 | 4 | L |
| 26/07 | Charleston Battery USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 2-1 | 5 | 4 | W |
| 23/07 | Miami FC USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 2-0 | 7 | 5 | W |
| 12/07 | Orange County SC USA USL Cup |
0-0 | 3-0 | 4 | 4 | W |
| 05/07 | Phoenix Rising FC USA USL Championship |
1-1 | 3-1 | 14 | 2 | W |
| 25/06 | San Antonio FC USA USL Championship |
1-1 | 1-2 | 8 | 8 | L |
| 21/06 | Tulsa USA USL Championship |
0-1 | 2-1 | 3 | 4 | W |
| 14/06 | Sacramento Republic USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 0-1 | 4 | 8 | L |
| 07/06 | El Paso Locomotive FC USA USL Cup |
1-1 | 2-1 | 2 | 6 | W |
Birmingham Legion FC
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08 | Rhode Island FC USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 1-0 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 30/07 | Louisville City FC USA USL Championship |
1-1 | 1-2 | 1 | 7 | L |
| 12/07 | Tulsa USA USL Cup |
1-1 | 3-1 | 13 | 5 | W |
| 06/07 | Miami FC USA USL Championship |
0-1 | 1-1 | 10 | 1 | D |
| 03/07 | Detroit City FC USA USL Championship |
1-1 | 1-2 | 5 | 8 | L |
| 21/06 | Loudoun United FC USA USL Championship |
0-0 | 1-1 | 5 | 3 | D |
| 17/06 | Oakland Roots USA USL Championship |
1-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 6 | D |
| 14/06 | Las Vegas Lights FC USA USL Championship |
0-1 | 1-2 | 2 | 3 | L |
| 10/06 | Corpus Christi FC USA USL Cup |
2-0 | 3-0 | 6 | 5 | W |
| 04/06 | Louisville City FC USA USL Championship |
1-1 | 1-1 | 2 | 6 | D |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Colorado Switchbacks FC vs Birmingham Legion FC?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Colorado Switchbacks FC win (49%). Probabilities: Colorado Switchbacks FC 49%, draw 27%, Birmingham Legion FC 24%.
How many goals are expected in Colorado Switchbacks FC vs Birmingham Legion FC?
The model expects 2.66 goals (Colorado Switchbacks FC 1.6 · Birmingham Legion FC 1.06), with a 53% chance of under 2.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Colorado Switchbacks FC vs Birmingham Legion FC?
The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.