Expert Overview: Birmingham Legion vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
The upcoming match between Birmingham Legion and Pittsburgh Riverhounds is set for August 24, 2025, at midnight. Analyzing the odds and historical data, both teams exhibit a strong defensive tendency, reflected in the high probability of no goals being scored in either half. With both teams showing a propensity to keep clean sheets, especially in the first half, it is reasonable to expect a tight contest with minimal scoring opportunities.
Birmingham Legion
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 84.30% | (1-1) 1-0 1H 1.15 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 83.80% | (1-1) 0-1 2H 1.25 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 80.80% | (1-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 75.70% | (1-1) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 73.60% | (1-1) 1.62 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 74.90% | (1-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 64.30% | (1-1) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 58.50% | (1-1) 1-0 1H 1.48 | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 59.90% | (1-1) 1.87 | |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 56.40% | (1-1) 2.80 | |
| Sum of Goals Under 2 | 57.30% | (1-1) | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 52.60% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 1.72% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.34% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.98% | (1-1) | |
| Red Cards | 1.10% | (1-1) |
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 88.10
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 87.90
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 75.10
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 80.10
- Under 2.5 Goals: 73.60
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 75.80
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.40
Additional Predictions
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: 58.80
- Both Teams Not to Score: 59.90
- Under 1.5 Goals: 57.10
- Sum of Goals Under 2: 57.40
- First Goal 30+ Minutes: 50.60
Average Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: 1.82
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.84
- Avg. Goals Scored: 0.68
- Red Cards: 0.70
Detailed Analysis
The odds suggest that this match will likely be low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals being favored at 73.60, and under 1.5 goals at an even higher probability of 57.10. The defensive resilience of both teams indicates that the first goal may not come until after the first half, with a significant chance (50.60) of it occurring in the second half after the initial thirty minutes.
The average total goals (1.82) and conceded goals (1.84) reflect a balanced competitive edge between the two sides, with each team capable of both defending effectively and scoring sparingly.
Betting on clean sheets appears to be a safe bet given the odds for both teams not scoring in each half (88.10 for the first and 87.90 for the second). Similarly, avoiding conceding by either team in either half is also promising with odds of around mid-70s.
The relatively low average number of goals scored (0.68) by either team supports the expectation of a strategic, defensive match where possession might play a crucial role over aggressive attacking play.
The likelihood of red cards stands at a moderate level (0.70), suggesting potential disciplinary issues could arise but are not overly probable.
In conclusion, bettors looking for low-risk options should consider betting on low-scoring outcomes or clean sheets as their safest choices for this match.