Football · USA USL Championship · 09/08, 01:00

Prediction: Birmingham Legion FC vs Lexington SC

Team pages: Birmingham Legion FC · Lexington SC

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.85Total
Birmingham Legion FC1.31
Lexington SC1.53
1X2
32% 27% 41%
Birmingham Legion FC Draw Lexington SC
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 54% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Birmingham Legion FC 3-4-3 (W-D-L)
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Lexington SC 5-3-2 (W-D-L)
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Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Birmingham Legion FC 1495 · Lexington SC 1540
Birmingham Legion FCDrawLexington SC
Our model32%27%41%
Market32%26%42%
Estimated total (ours) 2.85 goals · Bet365 line 2.75

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 60%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Lexington SC (rating 1495 vs 1540).
  • Cards-heavy: 9.7 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Birmingham Legion FCLexington SC
Goals for / against (FT)1.4 / 1.11.9 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.60.9 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/60/20%20/60/20%
Corners (HT / FT)3.3 / 5.11.7 / 5
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.7 / 05 / 0.3

Standings · USA USL Championship · USL Championship 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Orange County SC 18972 291934
2 San Antonio FC 18873 252031
3 New Mexico United 15834 201527
4 Sacramento Republic 16754 241526
5 Tulsa 16754 191626
6 Lexington SC 17746 272225
7 Colorado Switchbacks FC 17746 282425
8 El Paso Locomotive FC 17647 272722
9 Phoenix Rising FC 18576 242522
10 Las Vegas Lights FC 17647 252722
11 Oakland Roots 18567 252821
12 Monterey Bay FC 184311 193015

Common opponents 4 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentBirmingham Legion FCLexington SC
Louisville City FC 1-2 L 2-4 L
Tulsa 3-1 W 0-0 D
Detroit City FC 1-2 L 1-1 D
Oakland Roots 1-1 D 2-0 W
Record vs common 1 W 1 D 2 L 1 W 2 D 1 L

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

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 33 W
30/07 Louisville City FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 1-2 17 L
12/07 Tulsa
USA USL Cup
1-1 3-1 135 W
06/07 Miami FC
USA USL Championship
0-1 1-1 101 D
03/07 Detroit City FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 1-2 58 L
21/06 Loudoun United FC
USA USL Championship
0-0 1-1 53 D
17/06 Oakland Roots
USA USL Championship
1-0 1-1 46 D
14/06 Las Vegas Lights FC
USA USL Championship
0-1 1-2 23 L
10/06 Corpus Christi FC
USA USL Cup
2-0 3-0 65 W
04/06 Louisville City FC
USA USL Championship
1-1 1-1 26 D

Lexington SC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
02/08 Monterey Bay FC
USA USL Championship
2-2 3-2 114 W
26/07 Tulsa
USA USL Championship
0-0 0-0 410 D
23/07 Oakland Roots
USA USL Championship
0-0 2-0 35 W
16/07 New Mexico United
USA USL Championship
0-2 1-4 46 L
12/07 Louisville City FC
USA USL Cup
2-2 2-4 56 L
05/07 Tampa Bay Rowdies
USA USL Championship
3-0 4-1 23 W
21/06 Indy Eleven
USA USL Cup
0-0 0-0 104 D
14/06 San Antonio FC
USA USL Championship
0-0 2-0 12 W
07/06 Detroit City FC
USA USL Cup
0-1 1-1 38 D
31/05 El Paso Locomotive FC
USA USL Championship
2-0 4-1 75 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Birmingham Legion FC vs Lexington SC?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Lexington SC win (41%). Probabilities: Birmingham Legion FC 32%, draw 27%, Lexington SC 41%.

How many goals are expected in Birmingham Legion FC vs Lexington SC?

The model expects 2.85 goals (Birmingham Legion FC 1.31 · Lexington SC 1.53), with a 52% chance of under 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Birmingham Legion FC vs Lexington SC?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.