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USL Championship · USA · Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

DWLLW
2–1
FT

Birmingham Legion

WDWLW

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion prediction & analysis

57%
Footrivo pick

Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win

Fair pick · fair odds 1.75 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓

4/10Rating
1.75Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultPittsburgh Riverhounds to win ✓57% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.32

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion preview and prediction

The match

Pittsburgh Riverhounds host Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship on Sunday 25 October, with kick-off at 00:00 (WAT) at Highmark Stadium. Pittsburgh Riverhounds are 5th with 45 points from 30 games (in the top half), while Birmingham Legion sit 11th on 30 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Pittsburgh Riverhounds's last 5: DWLLW Most recently they drew with Rhode Island 1–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Birmingham Legion's last 5: WDWLW Most recently they beat Brooklyn 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.6 for Pittsburgh Riverhounds and 0.9 for Birmingham Legion. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 52%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win – a 57% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1–0 Birmingham Legion. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Pittsburgh Riverhounds57%fair 1.75 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.20
Birmingham Legion22%fair 4.61 · @4.20
2.47Expected goals
1.61Pittsburgh Riverhounds xG
0.86Birmingham Legion xG
52%Both score
45%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–014%
1–112%
2–011%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%

From our goals model: Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1.6 – 0.9 Birmingham Legion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultPittsburgh Riverhounds to win ✓57%1.751.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79%1.271.30
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓52%1.931.91
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓71%1.42–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗55%1.81–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76%1.31–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓43%2.31–
Half-time / full-timeHT Pittsburgh Riverhounds / FT Pittsburgh Riverhounds ✗34%2.97–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14%7.32–

Form

Pittsburgh Riverhounds – last 6

DWLLWD
18 Oct@ Rhode Island1–1D
11 Octvs Hartford Athletic2–1W
27 Sep@ Orange County SC0–1L
20 Sep@ Detroit City0–1L
13 Sepvs Loudoun United1–0W
6 Sep@ Miami FC2–2D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Birmingham Legion – last 6

WDWLWL
21 Oct@ Brooklyn2–1W
18 Octvs Loudoun United0–0D
15 Oct@ Sporting JAX1–0W
4 Oct@ Detroit City0–1L
23 Sepvs Brooklyn4–0W
20 Sep@ Tampa Bay Rowdies0–4L
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion head-to-head page →

USL Championship table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Tampa Bay Rowdies301875+2661
2Charleston Battery301659+2153
3Detroit City301497+1351
4Louisville City301389+847
5Pittsburgh Riverhounds3013611+345
6Hartford Athletic3010137+243
7Rhode Island3012612+942
8Miami FC309912-1036
9Indy Eleven309714-634
10Loudoun United3061311-1031
11Birmingham Legion3061212-630
12Brooklyn305619-2921
13Sporting JAX303522-4614

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?

Our pick is Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.

Who will win Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?

On our numbers Pittsburgh Riverhounds have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Birmingham Legion 22%.

How many goals will there be in Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?

Our predicted score is Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1–0 Birmingham Legion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion (USL Championship) kicks off on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Highmark Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.