Middlesbrough and Birmingham City face each other on Saturday 11.08.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Middlesbrough's home ground, the Riverside Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 14 matches, Boro secured 7 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Middlesbrough's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Middlesbrough has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.21 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Hayden Hackney, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Callum Brittain has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Middlesbrough has conceded 12 goals in the Championship (an average of 0.86 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Birmingham City preview
Birmingham City comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
The Blues's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.36 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
The Blues's offensive system is led by Jay Stansfield, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alexander Cochrane. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1.07 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.06 per match.
Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.86 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.33 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.07 | 1.67 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.5 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 17% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 67% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.37 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.22 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.5 |
| Home | W W L D W |
2 |
| Away | L W D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 3 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 2.14 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.86 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 57% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 86% | 14% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.92 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.85 | 1.15 |
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