Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

Monterey Bay FC

W W L W D

21st place in USL First Division

2-0

23/05/2026 22:00

Birmingham Legion

D L D D L

22nd place in USL First Division

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion on 23 May 2026 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion preview before placing your bet.

Monterey Bay FC will face Birmingham Legion in USL First Division on May 23, 2026 at 22:00.
Monterey Bay FC are currently 21st with 15 points after 16 matches.
Birmingham Legion sit 22nd with 14 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.08.

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

22:00

2026-05-23

Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion - Prediction & Odds

Monterey Bay FC

Birmingham Legion

2026-05-23 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Tampa Bay Rowdies	32	16	9	5	2	25	13	12
02 Orange County Blues FC	28	16	7	7	2	25	18	7
03 Charleston Battery	27	16	8	3	5	31	22	9
04 Detroit City	27	15	8	3	4	23	14	9
05 San Antonio	25	16	6	7	3	21	19	2
06 New Mexico United	24	14	7	3	4	19	15	4
07 Louisville City FC	24	16	7	3	6	26	25	1
08 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	23	15	7	2	6	19	18	1
09 FC Tulsa	22	14	6	4	4	18	16	2
10 Indy Eleven	21	14	6	3	5	18	16	2
11 Oakland Roots	21	15	5	6	4	24	22	2
12 Miami FC	21	16	5	6	5	20	24	-4
13 Sacramento Republic FC	20	14	5	5	4	16	14	2
14 Phoenix Rising FC	20	16	5	5	6	23	24	-1
15 Rhode Island	19	14	5	4	5	24	18	6
16 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	19	14	5	4	5	24	22	2
17 El Paso Locomotive FC	19	15	5	4	6	25	25	0
18 Hartford Athletic	19	15	4	7	4	12	14	-2
19 Lexington	18	14	5	3	6	22	20	2
20 Las Vegas Lights	18	15	5	3	7	23	26	-3
21 Monterey Bay FC	15	16	4	3	9	16	25	-9
22 Birmingham Legion	14	15	2	8	5	16	19	-3
23 Brooklyn FC	13	15	3	4	8	17	26	-9
24 Loudoun United	12	15	1	9	5	18	29	-11
25 Sporting Jax	8	17	1	5	11	23	44	-21

Head To Head

10/08/2024 22:00

Monterey Bay FC

1 - 2

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

08/10/2023 17:00

Birmingham Legion

2 - 0

Monterey Bay FC

USL CH

Monterey Bay FC

50%

Draw

Birmingham Legion

50%

Monterey Bay FC Last 6 matches

16/05/2026 21:00

AC Boise 4 - 3 Monterey Bay FC

USA ULOC

08/05/2026 19:30

Lexington 3 - 1 Monterey Bay FC

USL CH

03/05/2026 19:00

Monterey Bay FC 1 - 2 FC Tulsa

USL CH

25/04/2026 22:00

Monterey Bay FC 1 - 1 Oakland Roots

USA ULOC

18/04/2026 17:00

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 4 - 1 Monterey Bay FC

USL CH

11/04/2026 19:00

Indy Eleven 3 - 1 Monterey Bay FC

USL CH

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Birmingham Legion

16/05/2026 19:00

Chattanooga Red Wolves 1 - 1 Birmingham Legion

USA ULOC

07/05/2026 20:00

Birmingham Legion 0 - 0 Miami FC

USL CH

02/05/2026 19:30

Rhode Island 1 - 3 Birmingham Legion

USL CH

25/04/2026 20:30

San Antonio 0 - 0 Birmingham Legion

USA ULOC

19/04/2026 17:00

Birmingham Legion 2 - 2 Indy Eleven

USL CH

12/04/2026 17:00

Birmingham Legion 1 - 0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL CH

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

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

Monterey Bay FC

Birmingham Legion

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

4 (25%)12 (75%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

8 (53%)7 (47%)

Monterey Bay FC

Recent matches

Birmingham Legion

Under /Over

(69%)11 5(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)11 4(27%)

Under /Over

(25%)4 12(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)5 10(67%)

Under /Over

(63%)10 6(37%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)7 8(53%)

/Yes

(50%)8 8(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)10 5(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Monterey Bay FC

Birmingham Legion

Shots

Monterey Bay FC

Total shots

8.25 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.56

Birmingham Legion

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 4.21

Monterey Bay FC Pass Birmingham Legion

Total passes

5531

Avg. 346 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

5994

Avg. 400 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Monterey Bay FC

Played games

Birmingham Legion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.20

3.44

Corners

4.20

16.75

268

Throw-ins

249

16.60

1.44

Offsides

1.87

2.63

GK saves

2.60

Monterey Bay FC

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham Legion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.44

2.13

0.06

0.07

15.56

249

Fouls

155

10.33

7.50

120

Tackles

111

7.40

NEXT MATCHES

07/25

Monterey Bay FC

Orange County Blues FC

El Paso Locomotive FC

NEXT MATCHES

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Birmingham Legion

USL

How We Build the Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion on 23 May 2026 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.

Monterey Bay FC vs Birmingham Legion Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Monterey Bay FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Birmingham Legion'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 Monterey Bay FC and Birmingham Legion sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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