Brooklyn face Birmingham Legion on Thursday, Oct 22 at 12:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Brooklyn come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Birmingham Legion are struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Brooklyn won their last outing, while Birmingham Legion suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Brooklyn win or a draw looks most likely.