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Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico

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USL Championship Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
VS
11:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Birmingham Legion host New Mexico in the USL Championship. This one's hard to separate. Birmingham Legion have averaged 1.5 scored and 1.13 conceded recently, against New Mexico's 2.13 scored and 0.75 conceded. Head-to-head, Birmingham Legion have won 2 to New Mexico's 0, with 2 draws. They last met on Jul 25, 2026, ending 0:0. Model xG sits at 1.13 vs 1.63, favoring New Mexico. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Birmingham Legion
33%
Draws
40%
New Mexico
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: New Mexico

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • New Mexico have won more games recently than Birmingham Legion.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on New Mexico taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this USL Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Birmingham Legion Clean Sheet 14%
New Mexico Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Birmingham Legion New Mexico
Matches Played 26 28
Wins 6 15
Draws 10 4
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 1.5 2.13
Goals Conceded 1.13 0.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 0.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 25, 2026 USL Championship
Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico
0:0
Jul 21, 2024 USL Championship
New Mexico vs Birmingham Legion
1:1
Sep 10, 2023 USL Championship
Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico
1:0
Jun 26, 2022 USL Championship
New Mexico vs Birmingham Legion
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Birmingham Legion 27 / 100
New Mexico 39 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Birmingham Legion New Mexico

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick NEW Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Birmingham Legion scored in 77% of their last 26 games.

New Mexico has conceded goals in 71% of their last 28 outings.

Birmingham Legion has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.25 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Birmingham Legion VS New Mexico
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Birmingham Legion

(Home)
12 Jul
Birmingham Legion
3 : 1
FC Tulsa
05 Jul
Miami FC
1 : 1
Birmingham Legion
03 Jul
Birmingham Legion
1 : 2
Detroit City
21 Jun
Birmingham Legion
1 : 1
Loudoun United
17 Jun
Oakland Roots
1 : 1
Birmingham Legion
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New Mexico

(Away)
15 Jul
Lexington
1 : 4
New Mexico
12 Jul
El Paso Locomotive
0 : 2
New Mexico
05 Jul
New Mexico
2 : 1
Oakland Roots
02 Jul
New Mexico
3 : 3
Atlante
21 Jun
Sacramento Republic
0 : 1
New Mexico
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tampa Bay17105228:1535
2Charleston1783632:2427
3Detroit City1683523:1527
4Louisville City1673626:2524
5Pittsburgh Riverhounds1672719:1923
6Rhode Island1564525:1822
7Indy Eleven1563618:1721
8Miami FC1856722:2921
9Hartford Athletic1648412:1420
10Loudoun United1629519:2915
11Birmingham Legion1528516:1914
12Brooklyn FC1634917:2713
13Sporting Jax18151223:468
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Orange County SC1787227:1931
2San Antonio FC1777322:1928
3Colorado Springs1674528:2325
4New Mexico1473419:1524
5Sacramento Republic1565419:1523
6FC Tulsa1565418:1623
7Lexington1664624:2022
8El Paso Locomotive1664627:2522
9Las Vegas Lights1663724:2621
10Phoenix Rising1756623:2421
11Oakland Roots1756625:2721
12Monterey Bay17431017:2715
Promotion - USL Championship (Play Offs)