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Birmingham Legion vs FC Tulsa

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USL Cup Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
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Match Events

28' Event
Vassell P.
Assist: Tregarthen S.
33' Event
Dorsey L.
41'
Batista L.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-1, with Birmingham Legion advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

80%
Birmingham Legion
11%
Draws
9%
FC Tulsa
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Birmingham Legion

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and FC Tulsa come out ahead of Birmingham Legion on wins alone.
  • Model gives Birmingham Legion a 80% chance of winning this.
  • FC Tulsa arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Birmingham Legion, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.2%
Birmingham Legion Clean Sheet 68%
FC Tulsa Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Birmingham Legion FC Tulsa
Matches Played 28 32
Wins 6 15
Draws 12 8
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 1.13 1.25
Goals Conceded 1 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 12, 2026 USL Cup
Birmingham Legion vs FC Tulsa
3:1
Sep 7, 2025 USL Championship
FC Tulsa vs Birmingham Legion
1:1
Jun 1, 2025 USL Cup
FC Tulsa vs Birmingham Legion
1:2
May 4, 2024 USL Championship
Birmingham Legion vs FC Tulsa
2:2
Aug 24, 2023 USL Championship
FC Tulsa vs Birmingham Legion
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Birmingham Legion Compare

Top Goalscorer Vassell P.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Williams R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

FC Tulsa Compare

Top Goalscorer Dorsey L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Birmingham Legion 86 / 100
FC Tulsa 11 / 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 FC Tulsa

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BIR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.40 goals.

Birmingham Legion scored in 79% of their last 28 games.

Solid form: Birmingham Legion remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

FC Tulsa's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Birmingham Legion VS FC Tulsa
1.13 Goals Scored 1.25
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

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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FC Tulsa

(Away)
19 Jul
FC Tulsa
1 : 0
El Paso Locomotive
12 Jul
Birmingham Legion
3 : 1
FC Tulsa
21 Jun
FC Tulsa
1 : 2
Colorado Springs
18 Jun
FC Tulsa
2 : 0
Monterey Bay
13 Jun
Charleston
5 : 1
FC Tulsa
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Spokane Velocity43016:69
2Sacramento Republic43017:38
3Athletic Club Boise43019:68
4Oakland Roots41034:64
5Las Vegas Lights41034:74
6Monterey Bay41038:103
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colorado Springs440010:112
2New Mexico43018:59
3El Paso Locomotive42025:56
4AV Alta FC42025:66
5Phoenix Rising41033:83
6Orange County SC40043:90
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1San Antonio FC44006:111
2Birmingham Legion43018:39
3One Knoxville43016:46
4FC Tulsa41034:74
5Corpus Christi FC41032:64
6Chattanooga Red Wolves40042:72
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Louisville City440013:411
2Detroit City42024:48
3Indy Eleven43017:47
4Lexington42028:86
5Union Omaha420210:126
6Forward Madison41036:103
7Fort Wayne40046:121
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Hartford Athletic43018:310
2Rhode Island43017:37
3Brooklyn FC42029:57
4Portland Hearts of Pine42027:106
5New York Cosmos41035:114
6Westchester SC41036:102
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Charlotte Independence44008:410
2Charleston43019:49
3Pittsburgh Riverhounds42026:38
4Greenville Triumph41034:73
5Loudoun United41034:73
6Richmond Kickers41033:93
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tampa Bay440010:112
2Miami FC430111:59
3Sporting Jax41033:54
4Sarasota Paradise41032:93
5FC Naples41033:92
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