Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

Rio Grande Valley

W W D D L

16th place in USL First Division

1 - 0

17/09/2023 21:10

Birmingham Legion

L D L W W

15th place in USL First Division

USL First Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion on 17 September 2023 (kick-off: 21:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion preview before placing your bet.

Rio Grande Valley are currently 16th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Birmingham Legion sit 15th with 46 points from 34 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/09/2023

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

01 Pittsburgh Riverhounds	67	34	19	10	5	50	29	21
02 Sacramento Republic FC	64	34	18	10	6	51	26	25
03 Tampa Bay Rowdies	63	34	19	6	9	60	39	21
04 Charleston Battery	59	34	17	8	9	47	43	4
05 San Diego loyalty	57	34	16	9	9	61	43	18
06 Orange County Blues FC	57	34	17	6	11	46	39	7
07 San Antonio	56	34	14	14	6	63	38	25
08 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	53	34	16	5	13	49	42	7
09 Memphis 901	52	34	14	10	10	59	53	6
10 Louisville City FC	50	34	14	8	12	41	44	-3
11 Indy Eleven	49	34	13	10	11	46	38	8
12 Phoenix Rising FC	48	34	12	12	10	54	41	13
13 El Paso Locomotive FC	47	34	13	8	13	41	51	-10
14 New Mexico United	46	34	13	7	14	51	49	2
15 Birmingham Legion	46	34	14	4	16	44	53	-9
16 Rio Grande Valley	43	34	10	13	11	43	48	-5
17 Oakland Roots	42	34	11	9	14	45	48	-3
18 Miami FC	41	34	11	8	15	43	44	-1
19 Detroit City	41	34	11	8	15	30	39	-9
20 Monterey Bay FC	41	34	11	8	15	42	53	-11
21 FC Tulsa	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
22 Loudoun United	25	34	7	4	23	36	61	-25
23 Las Vegas Lights	19	34	3	10	21	36	66	-30
24 Hartford Athletic	18	34	4	6	24	40	79	-39

Rio Grande Valley Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 22:30

Phoenix Rising FC 2 - 0 Rio Grande Valley USL CH

30/08/2023 20:00

Rio Grande Valley 0 - 0 San Antonio USL CH

26/08/2023 20:00

Rio Grande Valley 2 - 3 San Diego loyalty USL CH

19/08/2023 20:00

Rio Grande Valley 1 - 0 Phoenix Rising FC USL CH

16/08/2023 21:00

San Antonio 2 - 1 Rio Grande Valley USL CH

12/08/2023 20:00

Louisville City FC 2 - 2 Rio Grande Valley USL CH

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Birmingham Legion

10/09/2023 18:30

Birmingham Legion 1 - 0 New Mexico United USL CH

03/09/2023 18:00

San Diego loyalty 3 - 0 Birmingham Legion USL CH

27/08/2023 17:00

Birmingham Legion 2 - 3 Detroit City USL CH

23/08/2023 20:00

FC Tulsa 1 - 3 Birmingham Legion USL CH

19/08/2023 17:30

Birmingham Legion 2 - 0 Louisville City FC USL CH

12/08/2023 19:30

Birmingham Legion 1 - 1 Sacramento Republic FC USL CH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USL First Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

154

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

151

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored

300

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

283

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 109 matches

YesNo

90 (83%)19 (17%)

In last 109 matches

NoYes

161 (76%)51 (24%)

Rio Grande Valley

Recent matches

Birmingham Legion

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Grande Valley

Birmingham Legion

Shots

Rio Grande Valley

Total shots

9.56 avg / game

Blocked

223 total

Avg. 3.23

Birmingham Legion

Total shots

8.98 avg / game

Blocked

387 total

Avg. 3.17

Rio Grande Valley Pass Birmingham Legion

Total passes

35152

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

61628

Avg. 335 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Grande Valley

109

Played games

Birmingham Legion

212

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.24

4.53

494

Corners

793

3.74

0.00

Throw-ins

1105

5.21

1.50

163

Offsides

281

1.33

1.53

167

GK saves

381

1.80

Rio Grande Valley

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham Legion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

253

360

1.70

0.11

0.03

11.03

1202

Fouls

1891

8.92

12.80

1395

Tackles

1869

8.82

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion on 17 September 2023 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.

Rio Grande Valley vs Birmingham Legion Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rio Grande Valley'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 Rio Grande Valley and Birmingham Legion sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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