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Sept. 17, 2026 1 week, 6 days from now VS

Match Analysis

Birmingham Legion New Mexico United
Birmingham Legion L L L W L D
New Mexico United L W D W W W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
New Mexico United Birmingham Legion 1 - 1 July 21, 2024
Birmingham Legion New Mexico United 1 - 0 September 10, 2023
New Mexico United Birmingham Legion 0 - 2 June 26, 2022

Birmingham Legion Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 29, 26 Away Hartford Athletic 3 - 2 Loss
Aug 23, 26 Home Sporting JAX 2 - 3 Loss
Aug 16, 26 Away Colorado Springs 3 - 2 Loss
Aug 2, 26 Home Rhode Island 1 - 0 Win
Jul 29, 26 Away Louisville City 2 - 1 Loss
Jul 5, 26 Away Miami FC 1 - 1 Draw

New Mexico United Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 30, 26 Home San Antonio 1 - 2 Loss
Aug 27, 26 Home Lexington 2 - 1 Win
Aug 22, 26 Away Loudoun United 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 16, 26 Home FC Tulsa 1 - 0 Win
Aug 9, 26 Away Monterey Bay 2 - 5 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home Colorado Springs 1 - 0 Win

USL Championship Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
2 New Mexico United 19 11 4 4 28 18 +10 37
22 Birmingham Legion 20 3 8 9 24 30 -6 17

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.63% likelihood that both Birmingham Legion and New Mexico United will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Birmingham Legion to win
This prediction indicates that Birmingham Legion has a 42.8% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.06 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.68% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.25% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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