Blackburn v Birmingham prediction, odds and betting tips 29/11/2023

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Blackburn - Birmingham

England Championship - Ewood Park

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Blackburn and Birmingham go head-to-head at Ewood Park in the Championship on Wednesday, November 29th. Just three points separate the sides ahead of Rovers’ clash with the Blues in Lancashire. Read our Championship predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Blackburn vs Birmingham

Can Blackburn take advantage of Birmingham’s woes on the road when the teams meet in the Championship on Wednesday? Read our top Blackburn vs Birmingham predictions for this week’s fixture below.

Blackburn to Win

  • Birmingham have lost each of their last six away games in the Championship.
  • Blackburn have won two of their last three assignments in the league.
  • Rovers have won five of their last seven Championship fixtures overall.
  • Blackburn have lost only one of their last eight meetings with Birmingham.

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Four of Blackburn’s last five matches in the Championship have produced over 2.5 goals.
  • Each of Birmingham’s last four tests in the league have featured at least three goals.
  • Over 2.5 goals has also landed in five of the last seven encounters between these teams.
  • Over 2.5 goals hit the net in six of Blackburn’s last eight contests at Ewood Park.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Blackburn vs Birmingham

Check out our rundown of key stats for Wednesday’s clash featuring Blackburn vs Birmingham below alongside a tool to help you choose the juiciest odds. Click the link to view more of our football predictions today.

Head to Head

01/04/23

England Championship CHA

Birmingham

Birmingham

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

0

31/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Birmingham

Birmingham

Blackburn

Blackburn

0

1

28/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Blackburn

Blackburn

Birmingham

Birmingham

2

2

22/10/22

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Blackburn

Birmingham

Birmingham

2

1

07/05/22

England Championship CHA

Birmingham

Birmingham

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

2

Last Five - Blackburn

31/08/24

England Championship CHA

Burnley

Burnley

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

1

D

27/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackburn

Blackburn

2

1

L

24/08/24

England Championship CHA

Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

2

W

17/08/24

England Championship CHA

Norwich

Norwich

Blackburn

Blackburn

2

2

D

13/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Stockport

Stockport

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

6

W

Last Five - Birmingham

03/09/24

England EFL Trophy England

Walsall

Walsall

Birmingham

Birmingham

1 (4)

1 (3)

L

31/08/24

England League 1 League 1

Wigan

Wigan

Birmingham

Birmingham

1

2

W

27/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Fulham

Fulham

Birmingham

Birmingham

2

0

L

24/08/24

England League 1 League 1

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Birmingham

Birmingham

1

2

W

17/08/24

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Wycombe

Birmingham

Birmingham

2

3

W

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Blackburn – Birmingham odds and probability figures ahead of Wednesday’s showdown below.

Blackburn odds: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%

Draw odds: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%

Birmingham odds: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%

Blackburn have been priced as favourites to collect three points this week with the probability rating of a home win currently settled at 54.1%. The expected winners are also priced at 4/9 (1.44) to win either half this week. That outcome has an implied probability of 69.2%. Interestingly, a 2-1 win in favour of Rovers is among the bookies’ more interesting prices in the correct score market at 7/1 (8.00).

Blackburn vs Birmingham Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Blackburn vs Birmingham lineups and team news for Wednesday’s Championship contest below.

Blackburn

Joe Rankin-Costello, Dominic Hyam, Aynsley Pears, Ryan Hedge and Sam Gallagher are all out of action for Blackburn. Rovers enjoyed a fine 3-0 win at Stoke in their last league assignment.

Predicted Lineup for Blackburn: Wahlstedt – Hill, Carter, Wharton, Pickering – Tronstad, Wharton – Moran, Szmodics, Brittain – Dolan

Birmingham

Birmingham could be without the services of Alfie Chang, Keshi Anderson, George Hall and Tyler Roberts on Wednesday. Blues boss Wayne Rooney lifted the pressure at the weekend when he masterminded a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Predicted Lineup for Birmingham: Ruddy – Laird, Aiwu, Sanderson, Buchanan – Bielik, Bacuna, Miyoshi, Stansfield, Dembele – Burke

Player to Watch – Andrew Moran

Youn Irish midfielder Andrew Moran impressed again at the weekend for Blackburn when he notched a goal and an assist in Rovers’ superb 3-0 win at Stoke. The 20-year-old – who is on loan from Brighton – has now chipped in with 10 goal contributions in all competitions this term.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Blackburn

Blackburn
3-4-3
12
Leopold Wahlstedt
se
4
James Hill
gb
17
Hayden Carter
gb
3
Harry Pickering
gb
27
Lewis Travis
gb
6
Sondre Trondstad
no
23
Adam Wharton
gb
2
Callum Brittain
gb
8
Sammie Szmodics
ie
10
Tyrhys Dolan
gb
24
Andrew Moran
ie
Substitutes
41
Leonard Chibueze Duru
gb
34
Joe Hilton
gb
33
Semir Telalovic
de
30
Jake Garrett
gb
20
Harry Leonard
gb
15
Patrick Gamble
gb
31
Tom Atcheson
gb
18
Dilan Markanday
gb
7
Arnor Sigurdsson
is

Birmingham

Birmingham
4-2-3-1
21
John Ruddy
gb
12
Cody Drameh
gb
44
Emanuel Aiwu
at
5
Dion Sanderson
gb
3
Lee Buchanan
gb
19
Jordan James
gb
6
Krystian Bielik
pl
7
Juninho Bacuna
cw
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz
gb
17
Siriki Dembele
gb
28
Jay Stansfield
gb
Substitutes
9
Scott Hogan
ie
1
Neil Etheridge
ph
20
Gary Gardner
gb
23
Emmanuel Longelo
gb
45
Oliver Burke
gb
34
Ivan Sunjic
hr
4
Marc Roberts
gb
11
Koji Miyoshi
jp
2
Ethan Laird
gb

Blackburn v Birmingham prediction


Simon Winter is a professional football tipster and sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by Freesupertips, Bloomberg Sports, bet365, Paddy Power, Colossus Bets, These Football Times and more. Simon covers the Bundesliga and Serie A for Football Whispers.