Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion: match statistics
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pittsburgh Riverhounds plays Birmingham Legion in USL Championship (United States). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Highmark Stadium.
Recent form
Pittsburgh Riverhounds has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Birmingham Legion has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.00. Birmingham Legion scores 1.32 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's games and 61% of Birmingham Legion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 54%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Birmingham Legion has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.14 per game. Pittsburgh Riverhounds takes 8.7 shots per game, while Birmingham Legion takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Pittsburgh Riverhounds leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Birmingham Legion leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Birmingham Legion, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL Championship games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Birmingham Legion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Birmingham Legion is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1.32 goals / game - Birmingham Legion
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 54% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1.54 goals / game - Birmingham Legion
Pittsburgh Riverhounds scores in 62% of games (18 of 29 games), while Birmingham Legion keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 games).
Birmingham Legion scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 games), while Pittsburgh Riverhounds keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Over / Under - Birmingham Legion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Pittsburgh Riverhounds · 1.25 pts / game - Birmingham Legion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Birmingham Legion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 18%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Birmingham Legion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL Championship).
Teams vs league
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Liga | Birmingham Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.07 | 2.71 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Pittsburgh Riverhounds's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Birmingham Legion. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
When do Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion play?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds face Birmingham Legion on October 24, 2026 in USL Championship at Highmark Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Pittsburgh Riverhounds won 2, Birmingham Legion won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds score 1.07 goals per game on average and Birmingham Legion 1.32. The USL Championship average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Pittsburgh Riverhounds's matches and 61% of Birmingham Legion's.
What form are Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion in?
Over the last 5 games Pittsburgh Riverhounds have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Birmingham Legion 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Birmingham Legion?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.