Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico United | Prediction | USL Championship | 17/09

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16 Sept 2026 20:30

Birmingham Legion and New Mexico United face each other on Thursday 09.17.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2026 match. The game will take place at Birmingham Legion's home ground, the BBVA Compass Field.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Birmingham Legion and New Mexico United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico United

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.57

1.57

Confidence

61%

Last updated: 17-09-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Birmingham Legion to win

Birmingham Legion vs New Mexico United has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Birmingham Legion to win on the 1X2 market.

Birmingham Legion will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Birmingham Legion preview

Birmingham Legion heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 22 matches, Birmingham Legion secured 3 victories, 10 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.86 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Birmingham Legion's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.

Birmingham Legion has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 32 goals, of which 28 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.27 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Romario Williams, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Dawson McCartney has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Birmingham Legion has conceded 34 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 1.55 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.65 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Birmingham Legion's Latest Results

New Mexico United preview

New Mexico United comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 12 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

New Mexico United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 37 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.61.

New Mexico United's offensive system is led by Greg Hurst, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Dayonn Harris. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.05 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.17 per match.

New Mexico United's Latest Results