Birmingham Legion takes on Inter Miami at Protective Stadium in midweek in a 2023 US Open Cup quarter-final. Birmingham is a USL Championship team, while Inter, plays in MLS.
Read on for our in-depth Birmingham Legion vs Inter Miami prediction.
Birmingham Legion vs. Inter Miami Information
Birmingham Legion vs Inter Miami
Location of the game: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL.
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 7. 8:00 PM EST.
How to watch: CBS
Recent Scores
Wednesday’s clash in Alabama will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
With a place in the semi-finals of the cup up for grabs, both teams will be going all out for victory in Alabama on Wednesday. But first, let’s take a look at how they did in the recent games.
Birmingham Legion
Birmingham Legion’s form has been patchy of late. Since drawing the opening game of the league season, Legion has won nine and lost seven of 16 league and cup games. They lost at Detroit City in the last one.
Inter Miami
Phil Neville was sacked at Inter Miami after a bad run of form. A 1-0 home loss to New York Red Bulls was the final straw for the Englishman. Interim boss Javier Morales started his reign with a 2-1 home reverse to DC United last weekend.
Birmingham Legion vs. Inter Miami Betting Preview
Birmingham Legion Preview
Birmingham Legion has had an indifferent season in the USL Championship so far. They have won five, lost seven, and tied one of their opening 13 league matches.
Legion’s form in the cup has been excellent, however, as Tom Soehn’s men have won four out of four to reach the last eight. They eased to a 4-1 victory at Chattanooga Red Wolves before beating Chattanooga on penalties in the next round.
Birmingham then beat Memphis and Charlotte at home to book their spot in the quarters. Can they extend their US Open Cup soccer schedule with another cup victory in midweek? For those wanting a bet on US soccer, keep reading this Birmingham Legion vs Inter Miami prediction for the best soccer odds and tips.
Inter Miami Preview
Inter Miami is having a bad season. Neville was relieved of his duties after a 1-0 defeat to the New York Bulls, which left them rooted to the foot of the Eastern Conference table. They then lost again last weekend.
After 16 games, Miami has taken a mere 15 points. They have suffered 11 defeats, though the Herons have managed to win five times. Inter has also claimed cup wins over Miami, Charleston Battery, and Nashville.
If you want a bet on US Open Cup soccer, keep reading this in-depth Birmingham Legion vs Inter Miami prediction. Can the MLS outfit return to winning ways and book their spot in the last four of the competition?
Birmingham Legion vs. Inter Miami Odds Breakdown
Birmingham Legion has won five home league and cup games this term, and you can get decent betting odds of +170 for a home victory here.
Inter Miami has lost six of their eight away games in all competitions, and this will be another stern test for the Florida team. You can bet on US soccer and get +145 for an away win on Wednesday, while the draw is priced at +225.
Birmingham Legion vs. Inter Miami Pick and Prediction
Birmingham Legion may play their soccer in the league below, but the home side will be looking to see off the MLS outfit in midweek. It could be close on the scoreline, but we can see Legion edging the cup tie at Protective Stadium.
Have a punt on the Birmingham win and both teams to score at +450. We also like the look of +1000 for the 2-1 home victory.
- Final Score Prediction: Birmingham Legion 2-1 Inter Miami (+1000)
- Pick: Birmingham Legion to Win & Both Teams to Score (+450)
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