Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a closely contested USL Championship match on May 18, 2025, Birmingham Legion FC and Detroit City FC played to a 1-1 draw at Protective Stadium. Detroit City FC struck first, with Alex Villanueva scoring in the 46th minute, while Phanuel Kavita equalized for Birmingham Legion FC in the 81st minute. The game saw Birmingham Legion FC maintain slightly more possession (51.6%) and take more shots (10 total), but only managed 3 shots on target. Detroit City FC, with 7 total shots, only placed 1 on target. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls and received three yellow cards each. The AI's pre-game prediction favored Detroit City FC to win, which proved incorrect, highlighting the unpredictable nature of soccer.
Birmingham Legion FC, playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation, struggled to convert possession into goals. Detroit City FC, in a 4-4-2, were clinical with their limited chances. Birmingham Legion FC's recent form has been inconsistent with one win, two losses, and two draws in their last five matches. Detroit City FC has been equally unsteady, having won twice, lost once, and drawn twice in their last five. Looking ahead, Birmingham Legion FC will travel to face Miami FC, a team that has shown good form recently with three wins in their last five matches. Detroit City FC will host Charleston Battery, who are coming off a dominant win, making for a tough match.
Considering their recent head-to-head games, where draws are common, the result somewhat aligns with past performances. While the AI anticipated a Detroit City FC victory, the balanced stats and the teams' current form, suggest that a draw wasn't entirely unexpected, although their recent form is inconsistent. With a draw and a loss in their last two games, Birmingham Legion FC will need to improve their attacking efficiency for their upcoming match against Miami FC. Similarly, Detroit City FC will need to tighten their defense as they prepare to host the Charleston Battery, who have been scoring goals freely in their last few games.