Tournament: USL Championship USA
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.12, 20:00
Birmingham Legion will host Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship on September 12, 2024. Both teams are aiming for a playoff spot, with Birmingham fighting to stay in the top 8 and Tampa Bay looking to solidify their position near the top of the standings.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Birmingham Legion: Has lost 3 matches in a row.
- Tampa Bay Rowdies: Has won 1 out of their last 5 matches.
- First-Half Performance: Birmingham wins the first half in 10% of their games, while Tampa Bay wins in 29%.
Possible Line-Ups
Birmingham Legion:
- Goalkeeper: van Oekel
- Defenders: Feni, Kavita, Crognale, Dodson
- Midfielders: McCartney, Hernandez-Foster, Martinez, Zouhir, Kassim
- Forward: Tabor Etaka
Tampa Bay Rowdies:
- Goalkeeper: Farr
- Defenders: Kleemann, Munjoma, Bodily
- Midfielders: Spaulding, Jennings, Rivera, Salinas, Hilton, Niyongabire
- Forward: Arteaga
Team Overview and Form
Birmingham Legion ("The Black and Gold"):
Founded in 2018, Birmingham has consistently made it to the playoffs, often reaching the conference quarter-finals. Despite starting this season well, they’ve hit a rough patch with 3 consecutive losses, leaving them in a precarious position just within the top 8 of the Eastern Conference. Their current form suggests they’ll need to improve significantly to secure a playoff spot.
Tampa Bay Rowdies ("The Greens"):
Established in 2008, Tampa Bay has experienced highs and lows, including a championship win in 2021. The team is currently performing well, sitting 3rd in the East, although recent form has been inconsistent with a few losses and only one win in their last five games. They’ll be looking to bounce back after their defeat to Colorado Springs and keep their momentum alive for the playoffs.
Head-to-Head Matches
Birmingham has not lost to Tampa Bay in regulation time in their last 7 matches, winning 4 of the previous 5 encounters. However, they did lose once in extra time in a high-scoring match (4-6).
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Birmingham Legion: The hosts will look to break their losing streak and likely focus on tightening up defensively. Tabor Etaka will need support from Kassim and Zouhir to break down Tampa Bay’s defense.
- Tampa Bay Rowdies: Tampa Bay will aim to control possession and push forward through Jennings and Arteaga. Their defense has been shaky, so keeping Birmingham's attack quiet will be crucial.
Betting Prediction
Given both teams' recent struggles, a high-scoring affair seems unlikely. Betting on "total under 3.0 goals" is a good option with odds of 1.68.
Prediction: Total under 3.0 goals (odds: 1.68).
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