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
Over 0.5 Goals
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
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.07 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.56 | 0.86 |
Southampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 5 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 1.99 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.44 | 1.37 |
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
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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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10
Demarai Gray
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.
Southampton Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Peretz
Goalkeeper
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3
Ryan Manning
Defender
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4
Flynn Downes
Midfielder
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7
Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza
Midfielder
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9
Cyle Larin
Forward
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10
Finn Azaz
Midfielder
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13
Keven Schlotterbeck
Defender
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14
James Bree
Defender
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15
Nathan Wood-Gordon
Defender
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26
Cameron Bragg
Midfielder
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27
Kuryu Matsuki
Midfielder
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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