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West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City prediction

West Bromwich AlbionHome43%to win
1.42 : 1.14expected goalsDraw 28%
Birmingham CityAway29%to win
Shujaa safe tipBirmingham City +0.51.57

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip62%
Birmingham City +0.5Most likely to win
Price 1.571 unit
Bold tip31%
A DrawBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.45+6.2% value2 units

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City is West Bromwich Albion to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Birmingham City +0.5 at 1.57.

West Brom recent form+1%West Brom league table+1%Birmingham league table-1%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    West Bromwich Albion sits at position five with fourteen points from eight matches, while Birmingham City is down at position ten with eleven points.

  2. 2

    West Bromwich Albion recent form and league position have improved, whereas Birmingham City table position has gone down.

  3. 3

    Our model gives West Bromwich Albion a forty three in one hundred chance to win, with expected goals at 1.4 to 1.1.

  4. 4

    Our strongest tip for this match is Birmingham City plus 0.5 at a probability of 62 in 100, but remember betting carries risk.

Verdict. Our lean is that West Bromwich Albion are favorites on paper, but Birmingham City with the plus 0.5 handicap offers value.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
West Bromwich AlbionLDWWD
  • Lat Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1
  • Dv Queens Park Rangers1-1
  • Wat Derby County1-0
  • Wv Watford1-0
  • Dv Charlton Athletic1-1
Birmingham CityDWLDD
  • Dv Middlesbrough2-2
  • Wat Derby County2-1
  • Lat Norwich City1-2
  • Dv Wolverhampton Wanderers2-2
  • Dv Southampton1-1

In numbers, West Brom red and Birmingham green

1.7Points per game1.4
1.4Goals scored per game1.3
0.8Goals conceded per game1.3
45%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • Birmingham City0-0West Bromwich Albion
  • West Bromwich Albion1-1Birmingham City

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
West BromBirmingham
20Games played20
9Wins7
7Draws8
4Losses5
29Goals scored25
17Goals conceded26
1.4Scored per game1.3
0.8Conceded per game1.3
4W 6D 0LHome record4W 5D 2L
5W 1D 4LAway record3W 3D 3L
45%Clean sheets20%
50%Both teams scored70%
45%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
5. West Bromwich Albion11623+3201.82
4. Birmingham City11551+9201.82

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
West Bromwich Albion
  • Max O'Leary
    Max O'LearyKeeper · G
    6 saves
Birmingham City
  • James Beadle
    James BeadleKeeper · G
    2 saves

Good 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 price
Over 1.5 goals73%1.37
Over 2.5 goals47%2.13
Over 3.5 goals25%3.94
Both teams to score52%1.92
West Brom or draw71%1.42
Birmingham or draw57%1.74
West Brom win and over 2.525%4.07
Birmingham win and over 2.516%6.11

Most likely scores

1-113.3%
1-010.3%
2-18.9%
0-08.5%
0-18.1%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
West Bromwich Albion to win42%2.30-4.3%
A Draw31%3.45+6.2%
Birmingham City to win32%2.95-4.3%
Over 2.5 goals53%1.77-6.3%
Under 2.5 goals51%1.95-1.1%
West Bromwich Albion -0.541%2.15-11.4%
Birmingham City +0.562%1.57-2.9%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on West Brom v Birmingham

Our top pick is Birmingham City +0.5. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City: West Bromwich Albion shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives West Bromwich Albion 43%, the draw 28% and Birmingham City 29%. The bookmakers agree and make West Bromwich Albion the favourite at 2.30.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    West Bromwich Albion took 8 points from their last 5 games and Birmingham City took 6 from 5. West Bromwich Albion come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    West Bromwich Albion won 4 of their last 10 games at home. Birmingham City won 3 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    West Bromwich Albion score 1.4 goals a game and let in 0.8. Birmingham City score 1.3 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of West Bromwich Albion games and 10 of Birmingham City games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, West Bromwich Albion won 0 and Birmingham City won 0 with 2 draws. The last one ended Birmingham City 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Birmingham City +0.5 has a 62% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

West Bromwich Albion form

West Bromwich Albion have 9 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 6 draws and 0 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, W, W, D, newest first.

Birmingham City form

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. West Bromwich Albion won 0, Birmingham City won 0 and 2 games ended level. Last time out it finished Birmingham City 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.

Our call

We expect West Bromwich Albion to score about 1.4 goals and Birmingham City about 1.1. That points to West Bromwich Albion to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Birmingham City +0.5 at 1.57. Our bold bet is A Draw at 3.45.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City?

Our prediction for West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City is West Bromwich Albion to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Birmingham City +0.5 at 1.57.

What is the score prediction for West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 2-1. We expect West Bromwich Albion to score 1.4 goals and Birmingham City 1.1.

Will both teams score in West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City?

Both teams to score has a 52% chance. Both sides scored in 10 of West Bromwich Albion last 20 games and 14 of Birmingham City last 20.

How are West Bromwich Albion playing?

West Bromwich Albion have 9 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 6 draws and 0 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, D, W, W, D, newest first.

How are Birmingham City playing?

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

What happened when West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City last met?

It ended Birmingham City 0, West Bromwich Albion 0. In the last 2 meetings West Bromwich Albion won 0 and Birmingham City won 0.

What is the best bet for West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City?

Birmingham City +0.5 at 1.57, with a 62% chance.

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