Birmingham vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Birmingham vs Bristol City Predictions
It could be beneficial to back Birmingham when they clash with Bristol City. There’s loads of value in the -132 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.
Scroll down to view our Birmingham vs Bristol City betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Birmingham vs Bristol City Preview
Birmingham host Bristol City at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 22 August.
Birmingham City started the new season with a 0-0 draw away to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Blues boasted 55% possession and recorded two shots on target.
Bristol City opened the new season with a 2-0 home defeat to Millwall at Ashton Gate. The Robins were restricted to 34% possession and failed to register a shot on target after Adam Randell was sent off in the 36th minute.
H2H: Blues Claimed 2-1 Victory in Last H2H
Birmingham overcame Bristol City at home when the teams last played. It was a 2-1 scoreline at St Andrew's. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included six Birmingham victories, one draw and three triumphs for Bristol City.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Bristol City |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 10 |  Birmingham |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Birmingham have had 51.6% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, Blues have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.1 corners.
Top scorer Carlos Vicente has found the net 2 times, with August Priske, Phil Neumann, Jhon Solis and Jay Stansfield getting 1 goals each. The leading assistor is Kai Wagner with 2.
City have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 8.2 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Robins average 44.0% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 7.2 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.
Sam Bell is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Delano Burgzorg, Tomi Horvat, Sam Morsy and Mark Sykes have 1. Tomi Horvat has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alexander Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Jhon Solis, Carlos Vicente, Seung-Ho Paik, Jay Stansfield, August Priske.
Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle (GK), George Tanner, Rob Dickie, Lisav Naif Eissat, Rio Cardines, Jason Knight, Joe Williams, Jed Wallace, Scott Twine, Yu Hirakawa, Lorent Tolaj.
Main Match Prediction
Birmingham look a great bet for this Championship game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -132 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Championship form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 56.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If you think that Birmingham will have their noses in front by the interval, why not consider backing them to lead at half-time and full-time. There are some attractive odds available.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Bristol City
An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Birmingham at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Yu Hirakawa (Bristol City) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at +140. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) can be backed at +220 to be on the scoresheet. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 6.5 corners line has been covered by Birmingham in two consecutive games, while Bristol City have conceded 8.80 corners on average in their last 5 matches. There’s everything to like about the Birmingham Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -102.
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Bristol City
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Birmingham to triumph, both teams to score No accompanied by Birmingham to have over 6.5 corners.
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Birmingham vs Bristol City 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.
With the bookies giving them a 57% probability of winning, Birmingham City might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -133 when it comes to triumphing in this Championship clash. Bristol City are the +335 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Birmingham -0.75 at -104 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Bristol City by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.
Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -130.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Championship matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
You will find August Priske at +420 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +160 that he finds the net at anytime.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Birmingham have racked up three consecutive victories at St Andrew's. Blues have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Bristol City are winless in the last three away games. The Robins have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
The most recent St Andrew's meeting saw Birmingham claim a 2-1 win over Bristol City. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H meetings at St Andrew's involve three Birmingham victories. There have also been two draws and Bristol City triumphing once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
| Bristol City Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 25/04 2026 Birmingham 2 Bristol City 1
- Championship: 25/10 2025 Bristol City 1 Birmingham 0
- Championship: 29/12 2023 Birmingham 0 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 19/08 2023 Bristol City 0 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 14/01 2023 Bristol City 4 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 08/10 2022 Birmingham 3 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 05/03 2022 Bristol City 1 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 02/11 2021 Birmingham 3 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 13/03 2021 Birmingham 0 Bristol City 3
- Championship: 05/12 2020 Bristol City 0 Birmingham 1
Birmingham League Stats
Bristol City League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 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 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 7.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 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 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Birmingham vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Birmingham vs Bristol City team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with timely injury updates.
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Birmingham Substitutes
- 2Ethan Laird
- 10Demarai Gray
- 16Patrick Roberts
- 21Ryan Allsop
- 23Dael Fry
- 25K. Lund Hansen
- 27Kanya Fujimoto
- 32Luis Vazquez
- 33Marvin Ducksch
Bristol City Substitutes
- 5Robert Atkinson
- 11Sam Bell
- 14Tomi Horvat
- 18Emil Riis Jakobsen
- 20Sam Greenwood
- 23Dominic Ballard
- 27Gibson Yah
- 38Noah Eile
- 40Bradley Collins
Previous Birmingham Lineups
Previous Bristol City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Birmingham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Chris Davies
Bristol City Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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