Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip78%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to winFair 1.292 unitswon
Bold tip13%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 7.881 unitlost
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough is Birmingham City to win, with a 39% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29.
Birmingham recent form+1%Boro recent form+3%
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Team records
Last 20 games, all competitions
BirminghamBoro
20Games played20
7Wins8
7Draws6
6Losses6
23Goals scored32
25Goals conceded27
1.1Scored per game1.6
1.3Conceded per game1.4
4W 4D 2LHome record6W 2D 2L
3W 3D 4LAway record2W 4D 4L
20%Clean sheets20%
65%Both teams scored65%
45%Over 2.5 goals65%
Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.
League table
ChampionshipGood to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table
Key players
Top of each side this seasonGood to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.
Goals and markets
Chance and fair priceBoth teams to score57%1.76
Birmingham or draw66%1.51
Birmingham win and over 2.524%4.09
Boro win and over 2.521%4.79
Most likely scores
1-112.7%
2-18.7%
1-08.3%
1-28.0%
0-17.6%
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Match preview
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough: Birmingham City shade it- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives Birmingham City 39%, the draw 27% and Middlesbrough 34%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.
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Recent formBirmingham City took 8 points from their last 5 games and Middlesbrough took 8 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.
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Home and awayBirmingham City won 4 of their last 10 games at home. Middlesbrough won 2 of their last 10 on the road.
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GoalsBirmingham City score 1.1 goals a game and let in 1.3. Middlesbrough score 1.6 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Birmingham City games and 13 of Middlesbrough games in that run.
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Head to headIn the last 2 meetings, Birmingham City won 0 and Middlesbrough won 2 with 0 draws. The last one ended Birmingham City 1, Middlesbrough 3.
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The safest betOver 1.5 goals has a 78% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Birmingham City form
Birmingham City have 7 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 25 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, D, W, newest first.
Middlesbrough form
Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 27 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, W, D, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 2 times in our records. Birmingham City won 0, Middlesbrough won 2 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Birmingham City 1, Middlesbrough 3.
Our call
We expect Birmingham City to score about 1.4 goals and Middlesbrough about 1.3. That points to Birmingham City to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.88.
Questions people in Kenya ask
Who will win Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough?
Our prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough is Birmingham City to win, with a 39% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29.
What is the score prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough?
1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-0. We expect Birmingham City to score 1.4 goals and Middlesbrough 1.3.
Will both teams score in Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough?
Both teams to score has a 57% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Birmingham City last 20 games and 13 of Middlesbrough last 20.
How are Birmingham City playing?
Birmingham City have 7 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 25 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, D, W, newest first.
How are Middlesbrough playing?
Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 27 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, W, D, newest first.
What happened when Birmingham City and Middlesbrough last met?
It ended Birmingham City 1, Middlesbrough 3. In the last 2 meetings Birmingham City won 0 and Middlesbrough won 2.
What is the best bet for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough?
Over 1.5 goals at 1.29, with a 78% chance.
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