Birmingham will take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Tuesday, 30 September, with both teams looking for wins for very different reasons.
The Blues believe they have a shot at back-to-back promotions this season, but after losing three of their last four, they are in danger of sliding down the table.
Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, are in the fight of their lives to remain in the division after a period of financial turmoil.
As part of this week's set of Championship betting tips, check out our Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction below.
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Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: A low-scoring affair
Key Stats
- Birmingham have failed to score in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sheffield Wednesday have conceded fewer than two goals in each of their last three matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Birmingham's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Birmingham 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Birmingham may have been on the slide in recent weeks, but they should have enough quality to beat Sheffield Wednesday, who shouldn't really be taking points off anyone in the Championship at the moment.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday odds reflect the current turmoil that Sheffield Wednesday are enduring, with the Owls priced as the rank outsiders. Ladbrokes have given Birmingham a 71.4% chance of winning the match, while Sheffield Wednesday have been given a 13.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
Recent clashes between these two teams have produced mixed results, but a lot has changed since their last meeting in February 2024. Back then, Sheffield Wednesday were a team pushing for a spot in the play-offs while Birmingham were on the brink of relegation to League One. In essence, the situation has done a full 180.
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Birmingham preview: Robinson suspended
Jack Robinson will be unavailable for selection for this one after the defender was sent off in the club's last Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday. Lee Buchanan is also expected to miss out due to a knee injury, so there are gaps in the Blues' defence.
Predicted lineup: Allsop (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Klarer, Cashin, Cochrane, Paik, Iwata, Gray, Furuhashi, Koumas, Dykes
Last five results
- Coventry 3-0 Birmingham
- Birmingham 1-0 Swansea
- Stoke 1-0 Birmingham
- Leicester 2-0 Birmingham
- Birmingham 0-1 Port Vale
Sheffield Wednesday preview: Issues in midfield
Sheffield Wednesday have serious problems in midfield ahead of this one, with Nathaniel Chalobah and Bruno Fernandes both ruled out. Things aren't exactly rosy at the back, either, with goalkeeper Pierce Charles ruled out with a shoulder injury. Di'Shon Bernard, Guilherme Siqueira and Ernie Weaver are also injured.
Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), Iorfa, Otegbayo, Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Cadamarteri, Brown
Last five results
- Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 QPR
- Portsmouth 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Grimsby
- Sheffeild Wednesday 0-3 Bristol City
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Swansea
Player to watch: Harry Amass
Manchester United loanee Harry Amass has impressed for Sheffield Wednesday so far this season, to the point where there are now calls for the young full-back to return to his parent club. Bombing down the left wing, he has given the Owls some much-needed intensity and pace at the top of the pitch.