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Detroic City FC
Detroit City FC transitioned from NISA to USL Championship this year. Debuted in the league with an 1-0 away defeat against San Antonio FC, afterwards has accumulated five matches unbeaten, scoring at least a goal in all of them.

Wins against Charleston Battery and Atlanta United II and two draws against Memphis 901 FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC both times coming from behind, together with the Open Cup 3-0 win against NISA side Michigan Stars FC, has the team in a good form for this match.

Detroit City FC has one of the best defenses of the league, three goals allowed in five matches, together with an attack that is working, Mexican Patricio Botello Faz and French Antoine Hoppenot have both score two goals.

Detroit City FC dominated the last two seasons in NISA, and it appears they might get to qualify to playofss, if their current form persists they could even be considered a title contender.

Birmingham Legion
After four rounds winless, Birmingham City was able to get their first win of the season at Open Cup 3-1 against Southern States, followed by a last minute first win in USL Championship, 2-1 against Hartford Athletic. Therefore arrives to this match with two consecutive wins.

The biggest improvement for Birmingham Legion FC is their scoring, with five different players getting in the scoresheet in the last two matches, Juan Agudelo arrived from MLS and scored via penalty in his first match for the team. In the previous four had score in two matches.

The issue for Birmingham Legion FC is their defense that has allowed goal in four of their five matches in USL this season, for an average a little over one goal. The clean sheet against Louisville City FC the anomaly in that trend.

Match
First encounter between them ever. Expect an attractive match, both teams gameplay is based in generating plenty of scoring chances, therefore whoever controls the midfield would be a step closer to this.

Prediction
Birmingham Legion is considered the favorite, due to their improvement and the arrival of Agudelo. However, Detroit City has shown they are up to the standard needed to be competitive in this league, showing solid defending, procifiency scoring and a fighthing spirit in those comebacks. Therefore, the best option for this match is the Detroit City FC.

15/04/2022 22:42, read 492 times