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Matchday 17 of the Championship brings a West Midlands derby as West Bromwich Albion host Birmingham City. This fixture promises to be a tight contest between two teams looking to climb the league table. West Brom, currently sitting 17th, will be eager to leverage their home advantage at The Hawthorns to secure a much-needed victory. Birmingham City, positioned comfortably in 10th, arrive with slightly better form and aspirations of breaking into the playoff places.
Both teams have shown periods of inconsistency this season, making this clash particularly intriguing. West Brom will need to shore up their defense and find more attacking impetus, while Birmingham will look to capitalize on their strong away performances and historical dominance in this fixture.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 40 |
| 2 | Stoke City FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Preston North End FC | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 29 |
| 5 | Bristol City FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 7 | Derby County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 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 | 3 | 24 |
| 12 | Leicester City FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24 |
| 13 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 23 |
| 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 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 14 |
| 22 | Sheffield United FC | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -12 | 13 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -11 | 12 |
| 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.
- West Bromwich Albion FC: Position 17th, Played 16, Won 6, Drew 3, Lost 7, Points 21, Goal Difference -3.
Birmingham City holds a significant advantage in the standings, sitting seven places and three points above their local rivals. Their superior goal difference and offensive output (24 goals scored vs. West Brom’s 16) suggest they are the more potent force this season.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2024 | Championship | West Bromwich Albion FC | 1 - 0 | Birmingham City FC |
| 06 Oct 2023 | Championship | Birmingham City FC | 3 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion FC |
| 10 Feb 2023 | Championship | Birmingham City FC | 2 - 0 | West Bromwich Albion FC |
| 14 Sep 2022 | Championship | West Bromwich Albion FC | 2 - 3 | Birmingham City FC |
| 03 Apr 2022 | Championship | Birmingham City FC | 1 - 0 | West Bromwich Albion FC |
Recent encounters between these two sides have often been feisty affairs. Looking at the last seven Championship matches, Birmingham City has held the upper hand:
- Birmingham wins: 4
- West Brom wins: 2
- Draws: 1
While West Brom secured a 1-0 home victory in their last meeting in February 2024, Birmingham has proven their ability to win at The Hawthorns, highlighted by a 3-2 victory in September 2022. Birmingham’s overall historical performance in this derby points to their resilience and ability to upset the home crowd.
Our Prediction
Considering Birmingham City’s superior league position, better overall form, and strong head-to-head record against West Brom, they present a compelling betting opportunity. While West Brom will have the home crowd behind them, Birmingham’s ability to grind out results, even away from home, makes them a tough opponent. We believe Birmingham is undervalued in this matchup, and backing them to avoid defeat offers solid value.
Our Betting Tip:
Birmingham City FC Double Chance (Win or Draw)
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