As the UFL season progresses, the Birmingham Stallions are set to face the Houston Roughnecks in Week 4 on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This Birmingham Stallions vs Houston Roughnecks matchup presents an opportunity for bettors to analyze team performances and make informed betting decisions.
Birmingham Stallions vs Houston Roughnecks Game Preview
The Birmingham Stallions have started this season with a 2-1 record. They defeated the Arlington Renegades last week to get above the .500 mark for the first time on the season. But there are legitimate concerns about the offense of the Stallions coming into this week’s play. Birmingham scored just 10 points last week and an injury to quarterback Alex McGough has cast doubt on their ability to do damage to opposing defenses.
Stallions quarterback Matt Corral completed just 19 of his 41 pass attempts for the Stallions in Week 3. While Birmingham’s defense did enough to help them win that game, Corral has to be more efficient through the air for the Stallions to pick up a win on the road this week.
On the other hand, the Houston Roughnecks have faced challenges in the first three weeks of the season. They are 1-2, though they did get their first win of the season last week against the Memphis Showboats on the road. Memphis is one of just two remaining winless teams this UFL season, so beating them isn’t a grand achievement, but it was a step in the right direction for Houston.
This week, Houston’s top priority has to be getting pressure on Corral to disrupt the passing game of the Stallions. Corral showed a lack of precision passing last week, while the Stallions offensive line has looked vulnerable at times. If Houston can expose those issues in this game, they could steal this contest in front of their home crowd.
Betting Insights
- Spread: Birmingham Stallions -7.5
- Moneyline: Stallions -425, Roughnecks +325
- Over/Under: 36.5 points
The Stallions are 7.5-point favorites on the road going into this game according to BetMGM. But Birmingham has struggled to cover the spread in their early-season games, failing to cover in two of their first three games. For the Stallions to cover the spread here, they will need to find a spark offensively.
Birmingham Stallions vs Houston Roughnecks Prediction
It is hard to bet against the Birmingham Stallions in a spring football game, given how good Birmingham has been over the last few years. But we will go with the Roughnecks to cover the spread as a home underdog in this matchup. With Birmingham struggling the way they have offensively early in the year and the lack of Alex McGough on the field for the Stallions, Houston should be able to keep this game close even if they have plenty of problems of their own.
