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Birmingham - Blackburn
England Championship - St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium
Prediction 1
Blackburn to Win
19/10 (2.90)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
13/10 (2.30)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
This all Championship encounter sees Birmingham host City Blackburn Rovers host Birmingham City on Saturday, April 1st. This is our preview of the match that includes free betting tips, but you should also check our other Championship predictions as well.
Birmingham vs Blackburn Predictions and Betting Picks
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Blackburn to Win
We begin our with our first Birmingham vs Blackburn prediction, which is for the guests to win this match. The reason for this is simple – Blackburn won five of their last six games in the league.
Meanwhile, Birmingham has been inconsistent lately and they are way behind Blackburn in the standings. Also, the two teams already met three times this season with their double game in FA Cup – Blackburn won two of those three games.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
Our second Birmingham vs Blackburn prediction for is one focused on the total goals market and we are backing over 2.5 total goals for this game, which was the case in four of the last five h2h duels between these teams.
That being said, both teams have averaged fewer than 2.50 goals per game in Championship this season, but they are close to that average and their h2h record recently suggest that we will see a high-scoring game.
Latest Birmingham vs Blackburn Odds and Stats
Head to Head
31/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Birmingham
Blackburn
0
1
28/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Blackburn
Birmingham
2
2
22/10/22
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Birmingham
2
1
07/05/22
England Championship CHA
Birmingham
Blackburn
1
2
18/12/21
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Birmingham
4
0
Last Five - Birmingham
08/05/23
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Birmingham
2
1
L
29/04/23
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Birmingham
2
0
L
22/04/23
England Championship CHA
Blackpool
Birmingham
1
0
L
18/04/23
England Championship CHA
Millwall
Birmingham
0
1
W
15/04/23
England Championship CHA
Sunderland
Birmingham
2
1
L
Last Five - Blackburn
08/05/23
England Championship CHA
Millwall
Blackburn
3
4
W
01/05/23
England Championship CHA
Luton
Blackburn
1
1
D
25/04/23
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Burnley
Blackburn
1
0
L
22/04/23
England Championship CHA
Preston
Blackburn
1
1
D
19/04/23
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Blackburn
1
1
D
So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the bookies odds translate into probabilities ahead of this game and how might that impact your view of our predictions? Let's find out.
Birmingham odds: 31/18 (2.72) – 36.70% Probability
Draw odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30% Probability
Blackburn odds: 39/20 (2.95) – 33.90% Probability
We can see that the bookies expect a very close duel between these two teams. Meanwhile, the main candidate to become the First Goalscorer in this game is Scott Hogan at 6/1 (7.00) odds, which implies a 14.30% probability. Also, the most probable Correct Score for this match is a 1-1 draw, at 11/2 (6.50) odds – 15.40%.
Birmingham – Blackburn Preview: News, Form, and Probable Lineups
You can find more information about the teams ahead of their meeting here, including the potential Birmingham vs Blackburn lineups:
Birmingham
With two wins in the last three games, Birmingham has done well recently, but if we look at the bigger picture, the team is in the lower half of the standings at the moment with 45 points from 38 games. On the bright side, they aren't really in relegation danger since they are nine points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, seven players are currently on Birmingham's injury list, including the likes of Dion Sanderson and Troy Deeney.
Birmingham Predicted Lineup:
Ruddy – Long, Dean, Trusty – Colin, Bielik, Bacuna, Chong, Graham – Khadra, Jutkiewicz
Blackburn
Five wins in the last six matches have propelled Blackburn to the fifth place in the standings and they are on the right track to make the playoffs this season. That being said, Norwich, the first team outside of the playoff zone, is just four points behind, so Blackburn needs to keep their good run going to get a chance to fight for promotion at the end of it.
When it comes to news, Jack Vale, Daniel Ayala, Bradley Dack, Thomas Kaminski, Clinton Mola, and Sam Barnes are injured at the moment.
Blackburn Predicted Lineup:
Pears – Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering – Travis, Morton – Thomas, Szmodics, Brereton Diaz – Gallagher
Starting Lineups
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Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Burnley | 46 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 52 | 101 |
| 2 |  Sheff Utd | 46 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 91 |
| 3 |  Luton | 46 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 80 |
| 4 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 75 |
| 5 |  Coventry | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 70 |
| 6 |  Sunderland | 46 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 69 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | -2 | 69 |
| 8 |  Millwall | 46 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 68 |
| 9 |  West Brom | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 66 |
| 10 |  Swansea | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 66 |
| 11 |  Watford | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 63 |
| 12 |  Preston | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | -14 | 63 |
| 13 |  Norwich | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 62 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | -1 | 59 |
| 15 |  Hull | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | -10 | 58 |
| 16 |  Stoke | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 53 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -11 | 53 |
| 18 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
| 19 |  Rotherham | 46 | 11 | 17 | 18 | -11 | 50 |
| 20 |  QPR | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | -27 | 50 |
| 21 |  Cardiff | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -17 | 49 |
| 22 |  Reading | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | -22 | 44 |
| 23 |  Blackpool | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -24 | 44 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 46 | 10 | 15 | 21 | -27 | 39 |
Player to Watch: Ben Brereton Diaz
There is only one man to big up in this game and that's Ben Brereton Diaz. The transfer window is nearly closed and yet he's still at Ewood Park; that's huge for the club.
As for the player himself and where he is right now, he has 12 goals for the season along with four assists and is a constant threat. Birmingham better watch out.
Birmingham vs Blackburn – Your Questions
- What is the venue of the game? The venue of the game is St. Andrew's Stadium in Birmingham.
- When is the match starting? The match is starting at 3 pm GMT on Saturday, April 1st.
- What was the score in the last duel between these teams? The last duel between these two teams ended in a scoreless draw.
