- Birmingham City have won one and lost one of their last two home games in the Championship.
- Bristol City are unbeaten in their last two away games in the Championship with one win and one draw.
Birmingham are too big to go down
Birmingham City are in the middle of the Championship pack in 14th spot with 57 points from 43 games. They are a good team with a solid, if unspectacular, record in the league. At home, Birmingham City’s record is particularly impressive with 10 wins, eight draws and just three defeats. It is a solid base from which Chris Davies has built a team with a compact 4-4-2 system that is strong on structure, pressing selectively and hitting on the break.
The Blues have been uncharacteristically inconsistent recently, however, winning one, drawing one and losing three of their last five games. This Birmingham City vs Bristol City preview shows that Davies’ side haven’t been great at home of late, either, so Bristol City will fancy their chances on Saturday.
Bristol City will be steady, not spectacular
Our Birmingham City vs Bristol City prediction takes into account that Bristol City have performed much better in the Championship this season, picking up 58 points from 43 fixtures and keeping themselves in the playoff hunt. They are currently 10th in the table and their recent form has been mixed, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five.
The Robins drew 0-0 away at QPR in their midweek fixture and were beaten 4-2 at home by Norwich City the previous weekend. The visitors have been better away from home recently, but this is a big jump up in class and Roy Hodgson’s appointment as temporary manager suggests a change in tactics.
Hodgson’s arrival signals a more defensive Bristol City, which is a contrast to Struber’s more high-intensity vertical style. Hodgson is more likely to have his team sitting deep, which should lead to a chess game of a match at St Andrew’s.
Birmingham City can win ugly
Birmingham City have won once, Bristol City have won twice and there has been one draw in the last four head-to-heads in the Championship. The Birmingham City vs Bristol City prediction also recognizes that Birmingham City haven’t won their last home game against the Robins, which gives the visitors the mental advantage.
Davies has made Birmingham City a tough team to break down at St Andrew’s, while Bristol City have had more than their fair share of defensive lapses recently, which should play into the hosts’ hands. Marvin Ducksch is Birmingham City’s main threat, but Carlos Vicente has chipped in with two of Birmingham’s last four goals in the past five matches, so he looks to be a more likely goal-getter against the run of play.
Regarding the Birmingham City vs Bristol City betting tips, Birmingham City to win at 1.89 is the best wager on this Championship fixture.
