Stoke City will go in search of their fourth win of the season when they welcome Birmingham to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 13 September, in a clash that involves the third-placed team and the visitors, who occupy the 10th spot in the standings.
The hosts are third in the standings with nine points, while the away side have amassed seven points from four fixtures.
You can keep an eye on the Championship predictions and betting tips ahead of the weekend games.
Contents
- 1 Stoke vs Birmingham prediction: Can hosts claim fourth win in five games?
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Both sides have been even in their last three meetings
- 3 Stoke preview: Attacking prowess could come to the fore again
- 4 Birmingham preview: Can they get their first win after back-to-back losses?
- 5 Player to watch: Lewis Baker
Stoke vs Birmingham prediction: Can hosts claim fourth win in five games?
Key stats
- Four of their last meetings returned no fewer than three total goals.
- Three of the last four games involving the home side registered over 2.5 goals.
- Birmingham claimed a 2-1 win in their last encounter.
Correct score prediction: Stoke 2-1 Birmingham
Stoke impressively began their season, winning their first three fixtures, but they suffered a loss in their last fixture in front of their fans. And with nine goals recorded in their first four outings, the Potters are looking good to make it a fourth victory from five fixtures on Saturday.
The visiting side are not far behind the hosts, having claimed two triumphs, a draw and a loss in their four matches so far. While they have been decent in their performance, they face a difficult task with a trip to the Bet365 Stadium this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies are backing Birmingham
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The home side have shown better form since the start of the season, winning three games of four so far, and they have odds of 3.00 to win, representing a 33.3% chance to emerge winners.
Meanwhile, the away side, who have won fewer games, have a better chance of claiming a win with 11/8 (2.38), which translates to a 42.1% chance of earning a victory.
For those who are inclined to draw, the bookies have ascribed odds of 9/4 (3.25) for the match to end in a tie after 90 minutes.
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Most recent H2Hs: Both sides have been even in their last three meetings
There has not been much to separate the two sides when you consider their last three head-to-head meetings. They have one win each, while the other fixture ended in a draw. However, Birmingham earned a 2-1 victory in their last meeting and that could spur them on on Saturday.
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Stoke preview: Attacking prowess could come to the fore again
The home side have registered 10 goals in their first four, shipping two in that time, and that could be a deciding factor in Saturday's encounter at the Bet365 Stadium.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Lawal, Seko, Cresswell, Tchamadeu, Manhoef, Mubama, Jun-Ho, Mubama, Baker & Thomas
Last five matches:
- Stoke 0-1 West Brom (Championship)
- Stoke 0-3 Bradford City (EFL Cup)
- Southampton 1-2 Stoke (Championship)
- Sheffield 0-3 Stoke (Championship)
- Stoke 1-0 Walsall (EFL Cup)
Birmingham preview: Can they get their first win after back-to-back losses?
Birmingham comes into this encounter with consecutive losses in the EFL Cup and the Championship. The visiting side suffered a home 1-0 loss to Port Vale before a 2-0 league defeat to Leicester City last time out.
Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Okoli, Skipp, Thomas, Chouhury, Vestergaard, Fatawu, Page, Ayew, Soumar & Mavididi
Last five matches:
- Leicester 1-3 Birmingham (Championship)
- Birmingham 0-1 Port Vale (EFL Cup)
- Birmingham 1-0 Oxford (Championship)
- Blackburn 1-2 Birmingham (Championship)
- Birmingham 2-1 Sheffield (EFL)
Player to watch: Lewis Baker
Lewis Baker scored seven goals from his midfield role last season, and he is already off the mark in the current campaign with two goals so far. The Jamaican, who has an eye for goals, will be looking to increase his tally when they welcome Birmingham.