Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion Prediction
USA · Group Stage
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion: result, form and history
Hartford Athletic beat Birmingham Legion 3-2 in the USL Championship on 30 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 9 previous meetings averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Hartford Athletic
Birmingham LegionGame State Tendencies
Hartford Athletic- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.8 vs 0.4 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Birmingham Legion- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 9 meetings, all competitions
Hartford Athletic3Wins · 33%4Wins · 45%Previous meetings
11/03/2026Birmingham LegionHartford Athletic10/08/2025Birmingham LegionHartford Athletic19/04/2025Hartford AthleticBirmingham Legion04/08/2024Birmingham LegionHartford Athletic23/03/2024Hartford AthleticBirmingham Legion30/04/2023Birmingham LegionHartford Athletic25/03/2023Hartford AthleticBirmingham Legion31/07/2022Hartford AthleticBirmingham Legion10/04/2022Birmingham LegionHartford AthleticRecent Form
Hartford AthleticHartford Athletic
Miami FC
Charlotte IndependenceHartford Athletic
Indy ElevenHartford Athletic
Loudoun UnitedHartford Athletic
Phoenix RisingHartford Athletic
Rhode IslandHartford AthleticHartford Athletic
Westchester SCHartford Athletic
Orange County SC
Louisville CityHartford AthleticHartford Athletic
Pittsburgh RiverhoundsBirmingham LegionBirmingham Legion
Sporting JAX
Colorado SpringsBirmingham LegionBirmingham LegionRhode IslandLouisville CityBirmingham LegionBirmingham Legion
FC TulsaMiami FCBirmingham LegionBirmingham Legion
Detroit CityBirmingham LegionLoudoun United
Oakland RootsBirmingham LegionBirmingham Legion
Las Vegas LightsReferee Profile
Strictness
Stricter than 37% of referees analysed
Model estimates, weighted toward the competition average while the sample is small.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tampa Bay Rowdies | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 52:26 | +26 | 61 | WWWLD |
| 2 |  Charleston Battery | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 56:35 | +21 | 53 | WWDLW |
| 3 | Detroit City | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 34:21 | +13 | 51 | DLWWW |
| 4 | Louisville City | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 51:43 | +8 | 47 | DWWWD |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 33:30 | +3 | 45 | WDWLL |
| 6 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 35:33 | +2 | 43 | WLDLD |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42:33 | +9 | 42 | LDWLW |
| 8 | Miami FC | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 39:49 | -10 | 36 | LLWWW |
| 9 | Indy Eleven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 35:41 | -6 | 34 | LLLDL |
| 10 | Loudoun United | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 38:48 | -10 | 31 | WDLWD |
| 11 | Birmingham Legion | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 40:46 | -6 | 30 | LWDWL |
| 12 |  Brooklyn | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 34:63 | -29 | 21 | LLWLL |
| 13 | Sporting JAX | 30 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 32:78 | -46 | 14 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 30 | 52:26 | 61 |
| 2 | Charleston Battery | 30 | 56:35 | 53 |
| 3 | Detroit City | 30 | 34:21 | 51 |
| 4 | Louisville City | 30 | 51:43 | 47 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 30 | 33:30 | 45 |
| 6 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | 35:33 | 43 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 30 | 42:33 | 42 |
| 8 | Miami FC | 30 | 39:49 | 36 |
| 9 | Indy Eleven | 30 | 35:41 | 34 |
| 10 | Loudoun United | 30 | 38:48 | 31 |
| 11 | Birmingham Legion | 30 | 40:46 | 30 |
| 12 | Brooklyn | 30 | 34:63 | 21 |
| 13 | Sporting JAX | 30 | 32:78 | 14 |
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About the Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Hartford Athletic and Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship table
In the USL Championship table, Hartford Athletic are 6th and Birmingham Legion 11th, 13 points apart. League goal record so far: Hartford Athletic 35-33, Birmingham Legion 40-46. The full standings are on the USL Championship Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Hartford Athletic have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.