Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 18

Birmingham Legion

L D D W L

23rd place in League

1-1

18/05/2025 21:00

Detroit City

L L W L D

15th place in League

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City on May 18, 2025 (kick-off: 21:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City preview before placing for you.

Birmingham Legion are currently 23rd with 27 points after 30 matches.
Detroit City sit 15th with 37 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Detroit City to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Detroit City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Birmingham Legion have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

21:00

2025-05-18

Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City - Prediction & Odds

Birmingham Legion

Detroit City

2025-05-18 21:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Louisville City FC	73	30	22	7	1	56	19	37
02 Charleston Battery	62	30	19	5	6	62	32	30
03 FC Tulsa	57	30	16	9	5	50	30	20
04 Sacramento Republic FC	48	30	13	9	8	44	27	17
05 New Mexico United	48	30	14	6	10	45	41	4
06 North Carolina FC	45	30	13	6	11	40	39	1
07 Hartford Athletic	44	30	13	5	12	48	36	12
08 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	44	30	12	8	10	32	28	4
09 Loudoun United	42	30	12	6	12	45	48	-3
10 El Paso Locomotive FC	41	30	10	11	9	47	45	2
11 San Antonio	40	30	11	7	12	39	38	1
12 Phoenix Rising FC	40	30	9	13	8	48	48	0
13 Orange County Blues FC	39	30	10	9	11	44	45	-1
14 Rhode Island	38	30	10	8	12	29	29	0
15 Detroit City	37	30	9	10	11	33	35	-2
16 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	37	30	10	7	13	35	47	-12
17 Lexington	36	30	9	9	12	31	42	-11
18 Indy Eleven	35	30	10	5	15	44	52	-8
19 Tampa Bay Rowdies	34	30	9	7	14	43	50	-7
20 Oakland Roots	32	30	8	8	14	42	52	-10
21 Miami FC	30	30	8	6	16	29	44	-15
22 Monterey Bay FC	29	30	7	8	15	27	45	-18
23 Birmingham Legion	27	30	5	12	13	36	50	-14
24 Las Vegas Lights	27	30	6	9	15	23	50	-27

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 New Mexico United	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Phoenix Rising FC	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
03 Detroit City	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
04 North Carolina FC	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1
05 Charleston Battery	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
06 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
07 Orange County Blues FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
08 Sacramento Republic FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
09 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
10 FC Tulsa	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
11 Hartford Athletic	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
12 Rhode Island	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
13 Louisville City FC	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
14 El Paso Locomotive FC	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
15 Loudoun United	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1
16 San Antonio	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Head To Head

22/03/2025 20:00

Detroit City

2 - 2

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

17/08/2024 00:20

Birmingham Legion

0 - 1

Detroit City

USL CH

26/06/2024 23:00

Detroit City

1 - 2

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

27/08/2023 21:00

Birmingham Legion

2 - 3

Detroit City

USL CH

27/05/2023 20:00

Detroit City

1 - 0

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

18/08/2022 00:05

Birmingham Legion

1 - 2

Detroit City

USL CH

Birmingham Legion

17%

Draw

17%

Detroit City

67%

Birmingham Legion Last 6 matches

03/05/2025 23:30

Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 - 2 Birmingham Legion USL CH

27/04/2025 21:00

Birmingham Legion 3 - 1 Chattanooga Red Wolves USA ULOC

19/04/2025 20:00

Hartford Athletic 1 - 0 Birmingham Legion USL CH

13/04/2025 21:00

Birmingham Legion 3 - 1 El Paso Locomotive FC USL CH

29/03/2025 23:00

Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 - 0 Birmingham Legion USL CH

22/03/2025 20:00

Detroit City 2 - 2 Birmingham Legion USL CH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Detroit City

10/05/2025 23:00

Hartford Athletic 0 - 0 Detroit City USL CH

08/05/2025 00:00

Chicago Fire 4 - 0 Detroit City USA CUP

03/05/2025 23:00

Indy Eleven 2 - 2 Detroit City USL CH

26/04/2025 20:00

Detroit City 1 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds USA NPSL

19/04/2025 20:00

Detroit City 2 - 0 Rhode Island USL CH

16/04/2025 23:00

Detroit City 3 - 1 Westchester SC USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USL First Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Birmingham Legion

Detroit City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

14 (47%)16 (53%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

13 (41%)19 (59%)

Birmingham Legion

Recent matches

Detroit City

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)22 10(31%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)9 23(72%)

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)8 24(75%)

/Yes

(67%)20 10(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)13 19(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Birmingham Legion

Detroit City

Shots

Birmingham Legion

Total shots

8.00 avg / game

Blocked

16 total

Avg. 1.33

Detroit City

Total shots

6.69 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 1.12

Birmingham Legion Pass Detroit City

Total passes

10515

Avg. 351 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

9527

Avg. 298 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Birmingham Legion

Played games

Detroit City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.34

3.57

107

Corners

2.75

17.40

522

Throw-ins

507

15.84

1.33

Offsides

0.69

2.33

GK saves

1.50

Birmingham Legion

DISCIPLINARY

Detroit City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.30

1.25

0.07

0.00

11.47

344

Fouls

336

10.50

8.67

260

Tackles

236

7.38

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How We Build the Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USL First Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Birmingham Legion vs Detroit City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Birmingham Legion's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Detroit City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USL First Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USL First Division standings and the USL First Division form table to understand exactly where Birmingham Legion and Detroit City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our USL First Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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