Birmingham vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Birmingham vs Brentford Predictions
Brentford look like excellent value at -119 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The favourites are capable of securing a win against Birmingham based on the numbers at our disposal.
Continue reading for our full Birmingham vs Brentford betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Championship club Birmingham host Premier League outfit Brentford in the second round of the EFL Cup at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 25 August.
Birmingham City had a 2-2 Championship draw in their last game. This was at home to Bristol City at St Andrew's. The West Midlands team managed two shots on target and enjoyed 65% possession, while Sam Tickle (own goal) and Demarai Gray each scored one goal.
In their previous EFL Cup engagement, Birmingham claimed a 1-0 win when visiting Swansea City.
Brentford claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 Premier League win occurred against Tottenham at Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees had 41% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode finding the net.
Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless
Birmingham are unbeaten in the past four matches against Brentford, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 Championship draw at Gtech Community Stadium. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Birmingham victories and two draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Birmingham |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Brentford |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:0 | 3 |
4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Birmingham have had 51.1% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.
Top goalscorers are August Priske and Carlos Vicente on 2 goals, while Demarai Gray has bagged 1. Kai Wagner is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie James Beadle has one clean sheet.
Brentford have 2 victories, 2 defeats and 6 draws, averaging 13.0 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The West London outfit average 47.7% possession, 387.7 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.
Igor Thiago is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Michael Kayode and Dango Ouattara both have 2. Keane Lewis-Potter has had 2 assists, with Caoimhin Kelleher notching 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
Our prediction is that Brentford will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the -119 when it comes to this EFL Cup clash. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our team of experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
Bettors who are looking for a bigger price when backing Brentford should take a look at the Asian Handicap. Place a bet on the favourites to cover the line that makes the most appeal.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Brentford to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +540 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Corners Prediction
Birmingham have had over 3.5 corners in five consecutive matches, with Brentford conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous eight away games. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Birmingham Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -147 that they go over.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Brentford to come out on top, more than two goals to be scored and Birmingham to finish with over 3.5 corners.
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Birmingham vs Brentford Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have Brentford as -119 favourites for this EFL Cup encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 54% likely to triumph. At +295, Birmingham City are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
Brentford can be backed at -133 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Birmingham +0.5 are -109 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -161.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Birmingham Stats
Brentford Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 7.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
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Birmingham vs Brentford Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Birmingham vs Brentford team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups and the latest on injuries.
Previous Birmingham Lineups
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Birmingham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Chris Davies
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| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 20 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 21 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 22 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | -1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Swansea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Stoke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Leeds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Man United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Coventry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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