Football Result

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Power Comparison in the League
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Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a thrilling USL Championship encounter at Al Lang Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Birmingham Legion FC battled to a 2-2 draw. The Rowdies, playing a 4-4-2 formation, opened the scoring with a Leo Fernandes penalty in the 26th minute. Birmingham, utilizing a 4-1-4-1 setup, responded in the second half with goals from Enzo Martinez (70') and Daniel Trejo (76') to take the lead. However, Pacifique Niyongabire scored a dramatic late equalizer in the 93rd minute for Tampa Bay, securing a point for the home side.
The Rowdies had more shots (15 to 13) and shots on target (7 to 4) compared to Birmingham, but Birmingham dominated possession with 54.6%. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls and received one yellow card each. The AI prediction favored a Tampa Bay Rowdies win, but the game ended in a draw, revealing the unpredictable nature of soccer. The pre-game AI model didn't expect a balanced game, and the result confirmed that.
The Rowdies have struggled recently, losing three of their last five games prior to this draw, with their next USL Championship match against Charleston Battery. Charleston has defeated Tampa Bay in two consecutive games, and has won four of the last five games. Meanwhile, Birmingham has had mixed results, losing three of their last five before this draw, and will face Rhode Island FC in their next match. Analyzing their previous head-to-head matchups, Birmingham has won three of the last five matches in the USL Championship against Tampa Bay, indicating a competitive rivalry. The recent form of both teams suggests that consistency and defensive solidity are crucial areas for improvement as they head into their upcoming games.