The San Antonio Brahmas and Birmingham Stallions are set to face off in a pivotal Week 6 matchup of the 2025 UFL season on Sunday, May 4. This game carries significant implications for the Stallions as they look to improve their playoff positioning. The Stallions, with a strong track record, are looking to maintain their dominance, while the Brahmas aim to pull an upset in this San Antonio Brahmas vs Birmingham Stallions contest to close out Week 6.
San Antonio Brahmas vs. Birmingham Stallions Game Preview
Heading into this matchup, the Birmingham Stallions boast a 3-2 record, sitting in first place in the USFL Conference. They missed a great opportunity to improve to 4-1, though, as they lost as a heavy home favorite against the Memphis Showboats last week. This year’s Stallions offense has struggled compared to previous seasons, with an injury to Alex McGough not helping matters. Here, against another struggling opponent, the Stallions have a chance to get back on track at home.
On the other side, the San Antonio Brahmas hold a 1-4 record, the worst record in the UFL through the first half of the season. San Antonio was crushed by the Houston Roughnecks last week. That result was especially disappointing given that the Brahmas were favorites against a team struggling as much as they are. While things look bleak for San Antonio, the Memphis Showboats proved last week that an upset of the Stallions is possible. If the Brahmas play like they have nothing to lose, they could steal this game on the road.
In their previous encounter during the 2024 season, the Brahmas managed to hand the Stallions their only loss, an 18-9 victory in Week 9. However, the Stallions avenged that loss with a dominant 25-0 shutout in the UFL Championship Game, highlighting their ability to adjust and execute under pressure.
Betting Insights
The betting line for this game from Sportzino has the Birmingham Stallions favored by 9.5 points, with an over/under set at 37.5 points. The Stallions’ consistent performance in spring football makes them a popular pick among bettors. However, the offensive woes for the Stallions this season could make it tough for them to cover a big number here.
Key betting considerations include:
- Stallions’ Offensive Efficiency: Averaging 17 points per game, the Stallions have not been as good offensively as in previous years.
- Brahmas’ Defensive Strength: Allowing 26 points per game, the Brahmas’ defense has been the worst in the UFL by a wide margin through the first five weeks of this season.
- Turnover Battle: The outcome may hinge on which team can capitalize on turnovers, as both defenses have shown the ability to create takeaways.
San Antonio Brahmas vs. Birmingham Stallions Prediction
Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, this game could be a closely contested battle. The Stallions’ offensive issues this year make it tough to back them as a heavy favorite, even though Brahmas’ defense has struggled itself. While the Brahmas have been bad on both sides of the ball, we can’t resist taking all of those points with San Antonio.
- Prediction: Birmingham Stallions 20, San Antonio Brahmas 17
- Pick: Brahmas +9.5
- Over/Under: Under 37.5
