Main prediction: Birmingham City to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Birmingham City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Birmingham City and Bristol City meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at St. Andrew's Stadium, at 12:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Birmingham City have won 3 time(s). Bristol City have won 1. Birmingham City are the favourites with a 51% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Birmingham City vs Bristol City
Double Chance: Birmingham City or Draw
Overview Birmingham City vs Bristol City
Birmingham City are favourites, with odds of 1.95 and a 51% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Birmingham City Football Club Limited, with 17 win(s) against 5 for Bristol City. The odds for a Bristol City Football Club Limited win are 4.71 and a draw is 9.
In the English Championship, Birmingham City have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Max Bird leads the scoring chart with 0 goal(s). Meanwhile, Bristol City have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, with Sam Tickle as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Birmingham City and Bristol City
In 26 clashes, Birmingham City have the advantage over Bristol City: 17 win(s) against 5 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/04/2026, in the EFL Championship. Birmingham City won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Birmingham City vs Bristol City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Birmingham City: current form
Birmingham City have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Max Bird (0 goal(s))
Bristol City: current form
Meanwhile, Bristol City have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Sam Tickle (0 goal(s))
Birmingham City vs Bristol City key players
Birmingham City have not yet scored in the EFL Championship.
But in the season, Jay Stansfield already has 10 goal(s) on their record.
Bristol City have not yet scored in the EFL Championship.
In the season, Scott Twine already appears with 11 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.
Birmingham City vs Bristol City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Birmingham City have an average of 10 corners and 0 cards per match. Bristol City have 12 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Birmingham City vs Bristol City in the table below.
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More tips for Birmingham City vs Bristol City
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Correct score prediction for Birmingham City vs Bristol City
The favoritism in the odds points to Birmingham City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Birmingham City 1-0 Bristol City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Birmingham City vs Bristol City
Check out where to watch the live match between Bristol City and Birmingham City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Birmingham City and Bristol City
The line-ups for Birmingham City vs Bristol City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Birmingham City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
James Beadle
Goalkeeper
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4
Christoph Klarer
Defender
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5
Phil Neumann
Defender
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7
Carlos Vicente Robles
Forward
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8
Seung-Ho Paik
Midfielder
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9
August Priske
Forward
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14
Jhon Solís
Midfielder
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20
Alexander Cochrane
Defender
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24
Tomoki Iwata
Midfielder
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26
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Defender
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28
Jay Stansfield
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Sam Tickle
Goalkeeper
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2
Lisav Naif Eissat
Defender
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4
Adam Randell
Midfielder
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5
Robert Atkinson
Defender
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7
Yu Hirakawa
Forward
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9
Lorent Tolaj
Forward
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12
Jason Knight
Midfielder
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16
Robert Dickie
Defender
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19
George Tanner
Defender
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20
Sam Greenwood
Midfielder
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23
Dominic Ballard
Forward
The Bristol City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Birmingham City vs Bristol City
Match: Birmingham City vs Bristol City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 22/08/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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