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Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
AI Match Summary
Pittsburgh Riverhounds host Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship. Little to choose between these two on current form. Birmingham Legion have shipped 1.43 goals a game lately, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds have conceded 0.86 and scored 1.03. Past meetings favor Pittsburgh Riverhounds slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 12, 2026, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.63 xG vs 1.50) point toward Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Under 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Birmingham Legion haven't matched Pittsburgh Riverhounds's recent run of results.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Birmingham Legion |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 12 | 8 |
| Draws | 5 | 10 |
| Losses | 12 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.03 | 1.46 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.86 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Pittsburgh Riverhounds scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.
Birmingham Legion let in goals in 75% of their last 28 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Pittsburgh Riverhounds stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(Home)Birmingham Legion
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Bay | 29 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 50:26 | 58 |
| 2 | Charleston | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 55:35 | 50 |
| 3 | Detroit City | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 34:21 | 50 |
| 4 | Louisville City | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 49:43 | 43 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41:31 | 42 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 31:29 | 42 |
| 7 | Hartford Athletic | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 33:32 | 40 |
| 8 | Miami FC | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 39:49 | 36 |
| 9 | Indy Eleven | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 35:40 | 34 |
| 10 | Loudoun United | 29 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 34:45 | 28 |
| 11 | Birmingham Legion | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 37:43 | 27 |
| 12 | Brooklyn FC | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 30:57 | 21 |
| 13 | Sporting Jax | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 32:74 | 14 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso Locomotive | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 48:37 | 50 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 44:34 | 49 |
| 3 | Sacramento Republic | 29 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 39:26 | 48 |
| 4 | Lexington | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 54:36 | 47 |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 42:38 | 44 |
| 6 | FC Tulsa | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 34:29 | 43 |
| 7 | San Antonio FC | 29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 30:29 | 42 |
| 8 | Phoenix Rising | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 42:43 | 39 |
| 9 | Orange County SC | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 38:47 | 39 |
| 10 | Oakland Roots | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 37:37 | 38 |
| 11 | Las Vegas Lights | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 40:46 | 36 |
| 12 | Monterey Bay | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 30:51 | 21 |