Birmingham Legion vs Brooklyn prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 23, 2026
USL Championship USA
On September 23, 2026, the USL Championship regular season will feature a clash between Birmingham Legion and Brooklyn. It is a battle between two underdogs from their conference.
Birmingham Legion vs Brooklyn: team news and expert analysis
The Alabama club failed to impress last season either. They collected just 27 points and finished bottom of their conference — the Las Vegas Lights had the same tally in the West. There has been little improvement this time around, and they can only hope to avoid finishing at the very bottom of the table. In their most recent match against Tampa Bay, they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat.
The New York team is making its debut this season. They were supposed to begin competing in 2025, but the launch was ultimately pushed back by a year. So far, they have achieved little, especially since the end of July, with defeats becoming the norm. At least they managed to earn a draw against Tulsa in their last outing.
Pasher and company are currently averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per match. The tournament debutants score an average of 1.04 goals while allowing 1.88.
Previous meetings: Birmingham Legion vs Brooklyn
The newcomers will be visiting this opponent for the first time.
The home side are being rated as clear favorites here. We are backing the visitors with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds — 1.62).
Birmingham Legion vs Brooklyn: key statistics and trends
- Birmingham Legion have failed to win in seven consecutive matches
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Birmingham Legion's matches, with an average total of 3.08 goals per game
- Brooklyn have lost two of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 46% of Brooklyn's matches, with an average total of 2.92 goals per game
Birmingham Legion vs Brooklyn: possible starting lineups
Birmingham Legion play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Koleilat — Brown, Diop, Washington, Tregarten — Coles, Vassell, Antwi — Diarbain, Williams, Pasher
Brooklyn play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Lee — Alves, Latinovich, Vankayezel, McLaughlin — Mangione, Okiyoshi, Olney, Cervania, Da Silva — Anderson
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