Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM (local listing from FOX Sports)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, Texas
Broadcast: FOX Sports (per matchup listing)
Weather Outlook — Houston, TX (Inference)
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Based on typical early‑April Houston conditions, expect:
Warm temperatures (mid‑70s to low‑80s °F)
Moderate humidity
Light winds
Low chance of rain
Team Info
Birmingham Stallions (1‑0)
Week 1 Result: W 15–13 @ Louisville Kings
Points Per Game: 15.0
Pass Yards: 208.0
Rush Yards: 111.0
Opponent PPG Allowed: 13.0
Opponent Pass Yards Allowed: 220.0
Opponent Rush Yards Allowed: 46.0
Houston Gamblers (0‑1)
Week 1 Result: L 17–36 @ Dallas Renegades
Points Per Game: 17.0
Pass Yards: 242.0
Rush Yards: 42.0
Opponent PPG Allowed: 36.0
Opponent Pass Yards Allowed: 355.0
Opponent Rush Yards Allowed: 72.0
Houston’s defense was heavily stressed in Week 1, giving up 36 points and 355 passing yards.
Recent Team Form
Birmingham Stallions — Last 5 (including 2025)
W 15–13 vs Louisville (2026)
W 23–16 vs Roughnecks (2025)
W 35–28 vs Roughnecks (2025)
W 32–9 vs Roughnecks (2024)
W 33–25 vs Roughnecks (2025)
Birmingham enters 2026 continuing their long‑term dominance.
Houston Gamblers — Last 5 (including 2025)
L 17–36 vs Dallas (2026)
L 16–23 vs Stallions (2025)
L 28–35 vs Stallions (2025)
L 9–32 vs Stallions (2024)
L 25–33 vs Stallions (2025)
Houston has struggled historically against Birmingham.
Key Player Matchups
Matt Corral (BHM) vs. Houston Secondary
208 passing yards (4th in UFL)
1 TD, 0 INT (T‑1st in INT avoidance)
Corral is efficient and mistake‑free — a major advantage against a Houston defense that allowed 355 passing yards in Week 1.
Hunter Dekkers (HOU) vs. Birmingham Defense
227 passing yards (team leader)
1 rushing TD
Dekkers showed flashes, but Houston’s offense was forced into catch‑up mode early.
Snoop Conner (BHM) vs. Houston Front Seven
56 rushing yards (BHM leader)
Houston allowed 72 rushing yards in Week 1
Conner’s physical style matches well against a defense that struggled to control the line of scrimmage.
Jaydon Mickens (BHM) vs. Houston Secondary
103 receiving yards (BHM leader)
Mickens is a major vertical threat and could exploit Houston’s coverage issues.
Series History
5/11/25: Stallions 23–16 Roughnecks
4/19/25: Stallions 35–28 Roughnecks
5/18/24: Stallions 32–9 Roughnecks
4/27/24: Stallions 33–25 Roughnecks
Note: Houston Gamblers were previously branded as the Houston Roughnecks in UFL records.
Birmingham has won all four recent meetings, often by multiple scores.
Betting Trends
Birmingham Stallions Trends
Strong defensive performance in Week 1 (13 points allowed).
Historically dominant vs. Houston.
Efficient QB play with no turnovers.
Houston Gamblers Trends
Allowed 36 points and 355 passing yards in Week 1.
Offense produced yardage but lacked balance (42 rushing yards).
Defense has struggled for multiple seasons vs. Birmingham.
GAME ODDS
Birmingham Stallions – 7.5
Houston Gamblers 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
