Birmingham will take on Watford in the Championship on Monday, 1 December, with both teams looking to push towards the playoff positions.
As things stand, Birmingham are four points behind the top six, while Watford are a point further back.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Birmingham vs Watford prediction below.
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Birmingham vs Watford prediction: The Blues to win at home once again
Key Stats
- Birmingham have a 60% win rate at home in all competitions this season.
- Watford have won just one of the eight away matches they have played in all competitions this season.
- Birmingham have scored three goals or more in each of their last three home matches.
Correct score prediction: Birmingham 3-1 Watford
Birmingham have found their best form at St Andrew's in recent weeks, and they should have another enjoyable evening against one of the worst away teams in the division.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blues are favourites
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Birmingham vs Watford odds still represent good value on a Birmingham City victory. Ladbrokes have given the Blues a 57.9% chance of winning the match, while Watford have been given just a 20.8% chance of walking away with three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Watford dominance
The main reason why Birmingham aren't stronger favourites with the bookies will be their recent record against Watford. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Birmingham, with six wins and one draw. The Blues' last win over Watford was all the way back in 2014.
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Birmingham preview: Five out
Birmingham don't come into this match with anything like their strongest available team, but Chris Davies will be determined to find a solution. Lee Buchanan, Ethan Laird, Scott Wright, and Willum Thor Willumsson are all injured, while Tomoki Iwata is ruled out through suspension.
Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, Cochrane, Paik, Doyle, Roberts, Stansfield, Gray, Ducksch
Last five results
- West Brom 1-1 Birmingham
- Birmingham 4-1 Norwich
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Birmingham
- Birmingham 4-0 Millwall
- Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
Watford preview: Chakvetadze to return?
Javi Gracia will be tempted to throw Giorgi Chakvetadze into the starting XI for this one after the Georgian returned from a long-term injury on Tuesday night with an appearance off the bench. Meanwhile, Rocco Vata, Jack Grieves, Egil Selvik, Caleb Wiley, and Kwadwo Baah are all still in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Baxter (GK), Ngakia, Keben, Pollock, Bola, Kayembe, Louza, Kyprianou, Doumbia, Maama, Kjerrumgaard
Last five results
- Watford 1-1 Preston
- Derby 2-3 Watford
- Watford 1-1 Bristol City
- Ipswich 1-1 Watford
- Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough
Player to watch: Jay Stansfield
Jay Stansfield has adapted well to life in the Championship and is currently averaging a goal every other game in the second tier this season. The 23-year-old has been particularly good in recent weeks, scoring three goals and providing one assist in his last four outings.