This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers Live Stream & Tips – Panthers To Win UFL Championship Game

Leigh Copson

Editor

Last updated: 09 Jun 2025

Listen

Leigh Copson 09 Jun 2025

Share this article

Michigan are favourites to win the UFL Championship
Panthers lead the league in points per game
Previous victories include a 38-14 win against the DC Defenders

Expired

(Getty Images)

DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers Predictions & Tips

DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers Predictions & Tips
Head To Head
DC Defenders Form
Michigan Panthers Form

UFL Championship Game Live StreamWatch DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers live online!Watch Here

DC Defenders vs Michigan Panthers Predictions & Tips

Michigan are tipped to win the UFL Championship for the first time.

The Panthers lead the league in points per game, and just like during the regular season meeting, they are likely to hang plenty of points on this underwhelming Defenders defense.

Michigan Panthers covered in the 2 previous meetings with DC
The Panthers won by 24 points when the teams met on May 4
Michigan have a +47 points differential this season (DC +1)
The Over cashed when the two teams met during the regular season

Head To Head

Michigan Panthers lead the all-time series 2-0
Michigan Panthers won 38-14 when the two teams last met on May 4

DC Defenders Form

DC enter the UFL Championship Game having won seven of their 11 games to make it to The Dome at America’s Center.

The Defenders suffered a big setback on the eve of the season as they lost their head coach, but they responded with an 18-11 upset of defending champions Birmingham on opening night, and backed that up by beating Memphis 17-12 and St Louis 27-15.

Their perfect start was ended by a 24-18 loss to San Antonio, and they then failed to follow up a 37-33 victory in Arlington as they lost 38-14 in Michigan.

DC avenged that previous loss to San Antonio though, as they rallied with a 32-24 victory at The Alamodome, and that was followed by a 33-30 win over Arlington that secured a playoff place.

With nothing to play for the Defenders lost their final two regular season games, 24-21 in Houston and 13-8 at home to St Louis, but when things got serious again they returned to winning ways.

They ruined St Louis’ dream of playing in the UFL Championship Game at home, as they silenced the dome with a 36-18 victory in the XFL Conference Championship.

Michigan Panthers Form

Michigan also go into the UFL Championship Game having won seven of their 11 games this season.

The Panthers made a winning start to the campaign as they won 26-12 in Memphis on opening weekend, but they failed to back that up as they lost their home opener to Birmingham, 21-12.

They bounced back quickly by beating San Antonio 26-23 and Memphis 27-9, only to miss out on a third consecutive victory as they were beaten 32-27 in St Louis.

Again Michigan responded swiftly to a setback, beating DC 38-14 at home, and they backed that up with a 25-24 victory over Arlington and a 30-18 success against Houston to ensure their place in the postseason.

The Panthers then closed out the regular season with back-to-back defeats, losing 26-22 in Birmingham and 19-12 at home to Houston.

However, just like DC they made a return to winning ways when it mattered, ending Birmingham’s lengthy dominance of spring football with a 44-29 victory over the Stallions in the USFL Conference Championship.

Verdict

UFL Championship Game - DC Defenders v MIC Panthers

Michigan ended the Stallions Spring football reign in impressive fashion, and we now expect them to replace Birmingham as UFL champions.

The DC defense has struggled to keep out opposition offenses this season, and that spells trouble against a Panthers team that has led the league in points per game and just hung 44 on Birmingham.

Michigan -3.0

Spread

@9/10 - 4 Units

£30 Free Bet

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywood bets

Over 49.5

Total Points

@9/10 - 2 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

Bet at bet365