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Chattanooga Red Wolves vs Birmingham Legion

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USL Cup CHI Memorial Stadium
Sat, May 16, 2026
1 - 2
11:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Chattanooga Red Wolves play Birmingham Legion in the USL Cup. It looks like a close match. Recently, Chattanooga Red Wolves averaged 1.24 goals scored and 1.14 conceded. Birmingham Legion averaged 1.22 goals scored and 1.41 conceded. In past meetings, Chattanooga Red Wolves won 1, Birmingham Legion won 4, and they drew 0. Their last match on May 16, 2026 ended 1:2. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.63 for Chattanooga Red Wolves and 1.31 for Birmingham Legion. This points to a Chattanooga Red Wolves double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

44%
Chattanooga Red Wolves
20%
Draws
36%
Birmingham Legion
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Chattanooga Red Wolves

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

72% / Medium Confidence
  • Chattanooga Red Wolves picked up more points recently compared to Birmingham Legion.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.63 vs 1.31 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • 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 74%
Over 2.5 Goals 54%
Over 3.5 Goals 32%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 61%
Chattanooga Red Wolves Clean Sheet 18%
Birmingham Legion Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 67%
Second Half Goal 70%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Chattanooga Red Wolves Birmingham Legion
Matches Played 29 27
Wins 12 5
Draws 4 12
Losses 13 10
Goals Scored 1.24 1.22
Goals Conceded 1.14 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 16, 2026 USL Cup
Chattanooga Red Wolves vs Birmingham Legion
1:2
Apr 27, 2025 USL Cup
Birmingham Legion vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
3:1
Feb 15, 2025 Club Friendly
Birmingham Legion vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
1:2
Apr 18, 2024 US Open Cup
Birmingham Legion vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
4:2
Apr 5, 2023 US Open Cup
Chattanooga Red Wolves vs Birmingham Legion
1:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Chattanooga Red Wolves Compare

Top Goalscorer Mercer G.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Birmingham Legion Compare

Top Goalscorer Saucedo S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Chattanooga Red Wolves 43 / 100
Birmingham Legion 34 / 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
Chattanooga Red Wolves Birmingham Legion

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Chattanooga Red Wolves or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +22.3%
2.78
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12.3%
2.08
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Chattanooga Red Wolves attacking → ← attacking Birmingham Legion

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Chattanooga Red Wolves scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Birmingham Legion let in goals in 78% of their last 27 matches.

Games between these two average 4.20 goals.

Chattanooga Red Wolves went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Birmingham Legion lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

40 Points in last 5 27
2.00 Goals expected (xG) 1.25
1.38 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.25

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