Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Rhode Island

W D L W W

13th place in USL First Division

Under

4-1

02/05/2026 19:30

Birmingham Legion

D D L D L

22nd place in USL First Division

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion preview before placing your bet.

Rhode Island are currently 13th with 22 points after 16 matches.
Birmingham Legion sit 22nd with 17 points from 17 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Rhode Island, who have won 4 of the last 5 meetings. Birmingham Legion have no wins, 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

19:30

2026-05-02

Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion - Prediction & Odds

Rhode Island

Birmingham Legion

2026-05-02 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026

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

01 Tampa Bay Rowdies	38	18	11	5	2	33	19	14
02 Orange County Blues FC	34	18	9	7	2	29	19	10
03 San Antonio	31	18	8	7	3	25	20	5
04 Charleston Battery	30	18	9	3	6	37	24	13
05 Detroit City	28	17	8	4	5	25	17	8
06 New Mexico United	27	15	8	3	4	20	15	5
07 Louisville City FC	27	18	8	3	7	32	31	1
08 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	26	18	8	2	8	20	20	0
09 Sacramento Republic FC	26	16	7	5	4	24	15	9
10 FC Tulsa	26	16	7	5	4	19	16	3
11 Lexington	25	17	7	4	6	27	22	5
12 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	25	17	7	4	6	28	24	4
13 Rhode Island	22	16	6	4	6	25	19	6
14 El Paso Locomotive FC	22	17	6	4	7	27	27	0
15 Las Vegas Lights	22	17	6	4	7	25	27	-2
16 Phoenix Rising FC	22	18	5	7	6	24	25	-1
17 Miami FC	22	19	5	7	7	24	31	-7
18 Indy Eleven	21	16	6	3	7	19	20	-1
19 Oakland Roots	21	18	5	6	7	25	28	-3
20 Hartford Athletic	20	17	4	8	5	12	16	-4
21 Loudoun United	18	17	3	9	5	21	29	-8
22 Birmingham Legion	17	17	3	8	6	18	21	-3
23 Monterey Bay FC	15	18	4	3	11	19	30	-11
24 Brooklyn FC	13	17	3	4	10	17	32	-15
25 Sporting Jax	8	19	1	5	13	23	51	-28

Head To Head

20/08/2025 19:00

Rhode Island

1 - 0

Birmingham Legion

USA ULOC

05/07/2025 19:00

Rhode Island

1 - 1

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

14/05/2025 20:00

Birmingham Legion

0 - 1

Rhode Island

USL CH

31/08/2024 19:30

Rhode Island

2 - 0

Birmingham Legion

USL CH

17/07/2024 20:00

Birmingham Legion

1 - 3

Rhode Island

USL CH

Rhode Island

80%

Draw

20%

Birmingham Legion

Rhode Island Last 6 matches

25/04/2026 19:00

Hartford Athletic 0 - 0 Rhode Island USA ULOC

22/04/2026 19:30

Rhode Island 4 - 0 Charleston Battery USL CH

14/04/2026 19:00

New England Revolution 1 - 1 Rhode Island USA CUP

11/04/2026 19:00

Lexington 1 - 3 Rhode Island USL CH

04/04/2026 16:00

Rhode Island 0 - 0 Detroit City USL CH

01/04/2026 19:00

Rhode Island 2 - 0 Hartford Athletic USA CUP

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Birmingham Legion

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

04/04/2026 17:00

Loudoun United 2 - 2 Birmingham Legion USL CH

21/03/2026 19:00

Charleston Battery 3 - 2 Birmingham Legion USL CH

11/03/2026 12:00

Birmingham Legion 0 - 0 Hartford Athletic USL CH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USL First Division

Played games

Rhode Island

Birmingham Legion

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.19

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 16 matches

YesNo

13 (81%)3 (19%)

In last 16 matches

NoYes

13 (76%)4 (24%)

Rhode Island

Recent matches

Birmingham Legion

Under /Over

(69%)11 5(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

Under /Over

(25%)4 12(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(56%)9 7(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

/Yes

(63%)10 6(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rhode Island

Birmingham Legion

Shots

Rhode Island

Total shots

11.06 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 3.27

Birmingham Legion

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 4.19

Rhode Island Pass Birmingham Legion

Total passes

4139

Avg. 259 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

6763

Avg. 398 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rhode Island

Played games

Birmingham Legion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.24

3.81

Corners

3.94

13.44

215

Throw-ins

283

16.65

1.25

Offsides

1.76

1.25

GK saves

3.29

Rhode Island

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham Legion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.25

2.18

0.06

0.06

10.25

164

Fouls

169

9.94

8.06

129

Tackles

130

7.65

NEXT MATCHES

08/08

Rhode Island

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

NEXT MATCHES

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

How We Build the Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion on 02 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.

Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island and Birmingham Legion 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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