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Championship action continues on Matchday 18 as Birmingham City FC host Watford FC. Both teams find themselves locked on 24 points in the mid-table, promising a tightly contested affair at St Andrew’s. Birmingham, currently 10th, will be looking to leverage their home advantage, while 12th-placed Watford aims to extend their dominant head-to-head record against the Blues. This fixture often produces intense battles, and with little separating the two sides in the current standings, every point will be crucial as they push for a stronger league position.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 40 |
| 2 | Stoke City FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 30 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town FC | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 27 |
| 5 | Preston North End FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | Derby County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 25 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 25 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 11 | Southampton FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 13 | Leicester City FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| 14 | Charlton Athletic FC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 23 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 16 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 22 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 21 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | -4 | 19 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Swansea City AFC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -8 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford United FC | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -6 | 15 |
| 22 | Sheffield United FC | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -12 | 13 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -12 | 10 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -20 | 8 |
- Birmingham City FC: Position 10th, Played 16, Won 7, Drew 3, Lost 6, Points 24, Goal Difference +6.
- Watford FC: Position 12th, Played 17, Won 6, Drew 6, Lost 5, Points 24, Goal Difference +2.
Both teams are neck and neck in the Championship table, showcasing their similar performance levels this season. Birmingham has a slight edge in goal difference and has played one less game, but Watford boasts more draws and fewer losses, highlighting their resilience.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2024 | Championship | Birmingham City FC | 0 - 1 | Watford FC |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Championship | Watford FC | 2 - 0 | Birmingham City FC |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Championship | Watford FC | 3 - 0 | Birmingham City FC |
| 16 Aug 2022 | Championship | Birmingham City FC | 1 - 1 | Watford FC |
| 20 Mar 2021 | Championship | Watford FC | 3 - 0 | Birmingham City FC |
The historical matchups between Birmingham City and Watford FC paint a very clear picture of Watford’s dominance. In their last six Championship encounters dating back to December 2020:
- Watford FC has won 5 matches.
- 1 match ended in a draw.
- Birmingham City FC has not secured a single victory against Watford in these recent clashes.
Notable results include Watford’s 1-0 away win in March 2024 and a convincing 3-0 home victory in March 2023. This overwhelming head-to-head record suggests that Watford historically has the upper hand, regardless of home or away status.
Our Prediction
While Birmingham City will benefit from playing at home and their current league form mirrors Watford’s closely, the head-to-head record is simply too compelling to ignore. Watford has consistently found ways to beat or at least draw against Birmingham in recent Championship seasons. Given that both teams are evenly matched in terms of current points, opting for a bet that covers Watford avoiding defeat offers excellent value and confidence.
Our Betting Tip:
Watford Double Chance
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