Birmingham vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

Birmingham vs Brentford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Brentford To Win @ -119

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Brentford look like excellent value at -119 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The Bees are capable of securing a win against Birmingham based on the numbers at our disposal.

Take a closer look at our complete Birmingham vs Brentford betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Birmingham vs Brentford Preview

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 have opened their Championship campaign with back-to-back draws, with their latest game ending in a 2-2 home draw against Bristol City at St Andrew's. Blues enjoyed 65% possession and registered two shots on target, while Demarai Gray found the net alongside a Sam Tickle own goal.

In the first round of the EFL Cup, Birmingham claimed a 1-0 win when visiting Championship side Swansea City.

Brentford made an impressive start to their Premier League campaign, claiming a 3-0 home victory over Tottenham at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday. Keith Andrews's team had 41% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode on the scoresheet.

H2H: 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
10	Birmingham	8	2	5	1	12	11	1	12:11	11

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	10	4	6	10:4	9

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Dael Fry, Christoph Klarer, Kristoffer Lund Hansen, Jhon Solis, Seung-Ho Paik, Carlos Vicente, Kanya Fujimoto, Demarai Gray, Luis Vazquez.

Brentford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson (GK), Aaron Hickey, Jannik Schuster, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson.

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):

• Birmingham have failed to win 3 of their last 4 games.
• Brentford are unbeaten in their last 3 games.
• Brentford have scored 6 goals in their last 3 games.
• Brentford have generated over 2.0 xG in 2 of their last 3 games.
• Brentford have conceded under 1.0 xG in 8 of their last 14 games

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

Birmingham 1 - 2 Brentford

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Brentford to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +525 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Igor Thiago to Score +110

Igor Thiago (Brentford) has netted five goals in his past ten games away from home. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +110 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Igor Thiago Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+290

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Corners Prediction

Birmingham Over 3.5 Corners -147

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.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Birmingham

Total

10.30 5.90 4.40

Home

10.40 7.20 3.20

Away

9.40 4.90 4.50

Brentford

Total

10.50 4.40 6.10

Home

9.60 5.50 4.10

Away

11.60 4.30 7.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-104

Birmingham Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-161

Brentford Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+150

X

+575

2

-172

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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 -127 favourites for this EFL Cup encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that the Bees are 56% likely to triumph. At +320, Birmingham City are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you wager Brentford -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -112, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Birmingham achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

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 -172.

The leading football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every EFL Cup match, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+320

X

+285

2

-127

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+140

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

-108

12

-476

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+195

2

-303

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-132

2 Hcp -0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+116

Igor Thiago is the market leader at +290 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

First

+290

Anytime

+110

Callum Wilson (Brentford)

First

+370

Anytime

+145

Kaye Iyowuna Furo (Brentford)

First

+480

Anytime

+188

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Jaidon Anthony (Brentford)

First

+600

Anytime

+245

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

First

+600

Anytime

+260

August Priske (Birmingham)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

First

+700

Anytime

+295

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Luis Vázquez (Birmingham)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

First

+1100

Anytime

+460

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Mamadou Sangaré (Brentford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+540

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Jannik Schuster (Brentford)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Sepp van den Berg (Brentford)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Vitaly Janelt (Brentford)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Nathan Collins (Brentford)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Aaron Hickey (Brentford)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Rico Henry (Brentford)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Ethan Pinnock (Brentford)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Michael Kayode (Brentford)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Benjamin Fredrick (Brentford)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Jhon Solís (Birmingham)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Birmingham Stats

Brentford Stats

Full-Time Result

• 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

Full-Time Result

• 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

Goals

• 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

Goals

• 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

Corners

• 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

Corners

• 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

Possession

• 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

Possession

• An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Birmingham vs Brentford Lineups & Team News

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