Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion face each other on Sunday 09.20.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a USL Championship 2026 match. The game will take place at Tampa Bay Rowdies's home ground, the Al Lang Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion, 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 Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Birmingham Legion

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

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

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

👉 Our prediction is: Tampa Bay Rowdies win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Tampa Bay Rowdies or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Tampa Bay Rowdies not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Birmingham Legion to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Birmingham Legion is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion to score goals.

Tampa Bay Rowdies preview

Tampa Bay Rowdies heads into the match with the following record in the USL Championship: in 24 matches, Tampa Bay Rowdies secured 14 victories, 6 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Tampa Bay Rowdies's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.

Tampa Bay Rowdies has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 41 were scored in the USL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.71 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Dyan Myers, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Charlie Ostrem has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, Tampa Bay Rowdies has conceded 23 goals in the USL Championship (an average of 0.96 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.96 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Birmingham Legion preview

Birmingham Legion comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the USL Championship. They have secured 3 victories, 10 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.86 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses.

Birmingham Legion's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the USL Championship, with an average of 1.27 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.

Birmingham Legion's offensive system is led by Romario Williams, the team's top scorer this season. The jamaican forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Dawson McCartney. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.55 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 34 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.55 per match.

Head to head: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Birmingham Legion

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Home Team

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Tampa Bay Rowdies

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L W

1.4

Home W W W L L

1.8

Away L D L W W

1.4

Away Team

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Birmingham Legion

USA - USL Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D L L

0.6

Home D D L W L

1

Away D L L L D

0.4

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Published on 16 September 2026, at 20:19 Last updated on 16 September 2026, at 20:19
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.