Main prediction: Middlesbrough to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Middlesbrough
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Birmingham City and Middlesbrough have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 19/09 (Saturday), at St. Andrew's Stadium, at 15:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Birmingham City have won 2 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have won 2 time(s). Middlesbrough have a 40.65% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough.
Prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Double Chance: Birmingham City or Draw
Overview Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough go in as favourites, with odds of 2.46 and a 40.65% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 16 win(s) for Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited against 16 for Birmingham City Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the EFL Championship, Birmingham City have 2 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 10 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. The top scorer is Carlos Vicente Robles, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Middlesbrough have 4 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 14 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded. Will Lankshear is the top scorer with 6 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough
In 28 clashes, Middlesbrough have the advantage over Birmingham City: 16 win(s) against 7 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 02/03/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Birmingham City 1-3 Middlesbrough.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Birmingham City: current form
Birmingham City have played 7 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:
2 win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.43 point(s) per match
10 goals scored (1.43 per match)
Top scorer: Carlos Vicente Robles (2 goal(s))
Middlesbrough: current form
For the visitors, Middlesbrough have played 7 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
4 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 2 point(s) per match
14 goals scored (2 per match)
Top scorer: Will Lankshear (6 goal(s))
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough key players
In the EFL Championship, Carlos Vicente Robles carries Birmingham City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Liam Millar, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Jay Stansfield has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Will Lankshear is the name that frightens the most for Boro with 6 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Luke Ayling leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has accumulated 14 goal(s).
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough statistics in the EFL Championship
Birmingham City have an average of 10.85 corners and 2 cards per match. Middlesbrough have 11.28 corners and 1.14 cards. Check the numbers for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough below.
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | D D L D W |
1.2 |
| Away | W L W D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.52 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.34 | 1.33 |
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 14% | 25% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.95 | 2.11 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.29 | 1.32 |
More tips for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
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Correct score prediction for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Birmingham City 0-1 Middlesbrough. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Check out where to watch the live match between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Birmingham City and Middlesbrough
The line-ups for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough 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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9
August Priske
Forward
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14
Jhon Solís
Midfielder
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17
Liam Millar
Forward
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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.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up
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1
Radek Vítek
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2
Callum Brittain
Defender
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4
Ashley Phillips
Defender
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6
Sebastian Berhalter
Midfielder
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7
Will Lankshear
Forward
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8
Riley McGree
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9
Tommy Conway
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10
Aidan Morris
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11
Amario Cozier-Duberry
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12
Luke Ayling
Defender
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30
Neto Borges
Defender
The Middlesbrough starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Match: Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 19/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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