Birmingham City vs Southampton: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 01/09

Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: double chance Birmingham City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The English Championship 2026/27 is already taking shape.

Birmingham City host Southampton this 01/09, at 20:00, at St. Andrew's Stadium.

Birmingham City head into this clash with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Southampton have won 3 time(s). Birmingham City have a 40% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

Check out the prediction for Birmingham City vs Southampton, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Tuesday match.

Prediction for Birmingham City vs Southampton

Overview Birmingham City vs Southampton

Birmingham City are favourites, with a 40% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Southampton Football Club Limited win are at 3.03 and a draw at 3.6.

In the English Championship, Birmingham City have accumulated 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. Phil Neumann leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Southampton have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, with Cyle Larin as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Birmingham City and Southampton

In 9 clashes, Southampton have the advantage over Birmingham City: 4 win(s) against 3 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 29/12/2025, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Birmingham City 1-1 Southampton.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Birmingham City vs Southampton, 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 only 3 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 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Phil Neumann (2 goal(s))

Southampton: current form

Meanwhile, Southampton have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Cyle Larin (2 goal(s))

Birmingham City vs Southampton key players

In the EFL Championship, Phil Neumann carries Birmingham City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is August Priske, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jay Stansfield has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Cyle Larin is the name that frightens the most for Southampton Football Club Limited with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Flynn Downes leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Adam Armstrong has accumulated 11 goal(s).

Birmingham City vs Southampton statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Birmingham City have an average of 9.67 corners and 1.33 cards per match. Southampton have 9 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Birmingham City vs Southampton in the table below.

Birmingham City

Home

WLDDW

VS

Southampton

Away

WLWLW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.67
  PPG
  2
• 33%
  Wins
  67%
• 33%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.33
  Scored/game
  3
• 1
  Conceded/game
  1.33
• 1.12
  xG
  1.89
• 1.10
  xGA
  1.41

Trends

• 67%
  Both Score
  100%
• 33%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 33%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Birmingham City vs Southampton

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Correct score prediction for Birmingham City vs Southampton

The favoritism in the odds points to Birmingham City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Birmingham City 1-0 Southampton. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Birmingham City vs Southampton

Check out where to watch the live match between Southampton and Birmingham City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Birmingham City and Southampton

The line-ups for Birmingham City vs Southampton 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

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Southampton Football Club Limited line-up

The Southampton starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Birmingham City vs Southampton

Match: Birmingham City vs Southampton

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 01/09/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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