Birmingham City FC
Football England - EFL Championship St Andrew's Sat 18 Oct 10:00
Hull City
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Birmingham vs Hull

Birmingham host Hull in this Championship encounter at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Blues to Overcome Tigers

We’ll back Birmingham with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Hull. At betting odds of -130 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

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Previous H2H Ended in a 1-1 Draw

Birmingham City played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at The Racecourse against Wrexham. Blues had three shots on target and boasted 58% possession, while Patrick Roberts bagged the goal.

Hull City won their previous game, beating Sheffield United at home. It was a 1-0 victory at MKM Stadium. Sergej Jakirovic's side were restricted to just 38% possession and had two shots on goal, with Babajide David finding the net in the 30th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Birmingham have not lost to Hull in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at MKM Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured four Hull victories, four draws and two Birmingham wins.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Hull logo Hull 18 8 4 6 30 30 0 30:30 28
11 Birmingham logo Birmingham 17 7 4 6 25 19 6 25:19 25
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Birmingham City – Last 9 League Games

Birmingham have 3 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. The West Midlands team have averaged 56.0% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 2.6 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 3.0 corners.

Jay Stansfield is the top goalscorer with 3, Lyndon Dykes has 2, with Patrick Roberts and two other players on 1. Jay Stansfield, Patrick Roberts and Ethan Laird have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Hull City – Last 10 League Games

Hull have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.5 goals from 11.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.2% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 14.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Oli McBurnie has top scored with 6, while Kyle Joseph, Joe Gelhardt and Matt Crooks are next on 2. Look no further than Ryan Giles for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Christoph Klarer, Jack Robinson, Alexander Cochrane, Marc Leonard, Seung-Ho Paik, Patrick Roberts, Keshi Anderson, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield.

Hull confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Lewie Coyle, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Ryan Giles, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Regan Slater, Babajide David, Joe Gelhardt, Kyle Joseph, Oli McBurnie.

Birmingham vs Hull Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Birmingham vs Hull with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Birmingham are currently priced at -130. We think they can secure a victory in this Championship match and the hosts looks a value play.

Sportsgambler.com boast Championship expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our football betting tips and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Birmingham vs Hull league stats:

  • Birmingham have won 2 of their last 4 games at home.
Birmingham to Win Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham Birmingham logo 2 - 0 Hull logo Hull

A 2-0 win in favor of Birmingham can be backed at odds of +550. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyogo Furuhashi To Score +160 BetMGM logo

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham) is available to score at +160. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Birmingham -130
Total Goals Under 2.5 -119
Anytime Goalscorer Kyogo Furuhashi +160

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Birmingham vs Hull Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Birmingham Win

Some will want to go ahead and back Birmingham City at -133 to win this Championship encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 57% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you’re searching for a different slant, Hull City are available at +370.

Birmingham -0.75 at -108 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Hull, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

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Kyogo Furuhashi Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Kyogo Furuhashi is priced at +380 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +165.

Player Goals
Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)
First
+165
Anytime
+380
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Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)
First
+185
Anytime
+420
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Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)
First
+230
Anytime
+525
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Oliver McBurnie (Hull)
First
+250
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots On Target
Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+115
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Oliver McBurnie (Hull)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
+104
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Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
-103
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Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)
Over 0.5
-116
Under 0.5
-133
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Six Wins for Birmingham in Previous Ten Home Games

Birmingham have six wins, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Hull haven’t tasted victory in the previous seven away matches. Sergej Jakirovic's side have managed five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Birmingham beat Hull 2-1 when they last met at St Andrew's. The past 5 H2H meetings at St Andrew's have resulted in two Hull victories and one Birmingham win. There have also been two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Birmingham logo Birmingham Home Stats 6-3-1 2.90 2.10 0.80 5 5 5 5
Hull logo Hull Away Stats 1-5-4 2.20 0.90 1.30 3 7 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
Team Stats
Birmingham logo Birmingham League Stats
Hull logo Hull League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Birmingham vs Hull Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Birmingham vs Hull team news beforehand. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.

Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Hull Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

25 James Beadle
24 Tomoki Iwata 4 Christoph Klarer 6 Jack Robinson 20 Alexander Cochrane
12 Marc Leonard 8 Seung-Ho Paik
16 Patrick Roberts 14 Keshi Anderson 10 Demarai Gray
28 Jay Stansfield
1 Ivor Pandur
2 Lewie Coyle 15 John Egan 4 Charlie Hughes 3 Ryan Giles
20 Amir Hadziahmetovic 27 Regan Slater
11 Babajide David 21 Joe Gelhardt 22 Kyle Joseph
9 Oli McBurnie

Hull Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Birmingham Substitutes

  • 5Phil Neumann
  • 7Tommy Doyle
  • 9Kyogo Furuhashi
  • 17Lyndon Dykes
  • 21Ryan Allsop
  • 23Alfons Sampsted
  • 26Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • 27Kanya Fujimoto
  • 30Lewis Koumas

Hull Substitutes

  • 6Semi Ajayi
  • 7Liam Millar
  • 12Dillon Phillips
  • 18Cody Drameh
  • 19Joel Ndala
  • 23Akin Famewo
  • 24Darko Gyabi
  • 25Matt Crooks
  • 39Enis Destan

Previous Birmingham Lineups

03 Oct Championship
Wrexham 1-1 Birmingham
30 Sep Championship
Birmingham 2-2 Sheffield Wed
27 Sep Championship
Coventry 3-0 Birmingham
20 Sep Championship
Birmingham 1-0 Swansea
13 Sep Championship
Stoke 1-0 Birmingham
29 Aug Championship
Leicester 2-0 Birmingham

Previous Hull Lineups

04 Oct Championship
Hull 1-0 Sheffield Utd
30 Sep Championship
Hull 2-2 Preston
27 Sep Championship
Watford 2-1 Hull
20 Sep Championship
Hull 3-1 Southampton
13 Sep Championship
Swansea 2-2 Hull
30 Aug Championship
Bristol City 4-2 Hull

Injuries & Suspensions

Birmingham Injury Table
Type Name Info
Willum Willumsson Muscle
Scott Wright Knee
Hull Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 18 13 4 1 50:18 43
2 Middlesbrough 18 9 6 3 24:19 33
3 Millwall 18 9 4 5 22:25 31
4 Stoke 18 9 3 6 26:14 30
5 Preston 18 8 6 4 25:19 30
6 Bristol City 18 8 5 5 26:20 29
7 Hull 18 8 4 6 30:30 28
8 Ipswich 17 7 6 4 29:18 27
9 Wrexham 18 6 8 4 23:20 26
10 Derby 18 7 5 6 25:25 26
11 Birmingham 17 7 4 6 25:19 25
12 West Brom 18 7 4 7 20:22 25
13 QPR 18 7 4 7 22:28 25
14 Southampton 18 6 6 6 28:25 24
15 Watford 17 6 6 5 23:21 24
16 Leicester 18 6 6 6 22:23 24
17 Charlton 18 6 5 7 18:23 23
18 Blackburn 17 6 2 9 17:22 20
19 Sheffield Utd 18 6 1 11 20:28 19
20 Oxford 18 4 6 8 20:25 18
21 Swansea 18 4 5 9 18:27 17
22 Portsmouth 18 4 5 9 15:25 17
23 Norwich 18 3 4 11 19:29 13
24 Sheffield Wed 18 1 5 12 14:36 -4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 7 2 0 25:7 23
2 Middlesbrough 9 6 2 1 13:9 20
3 Millwall 10 6 1 3 12:12 19
4 Watford 9 5 3 1 15:9 18
5 Birmingham 8 5 2 1 19:7 17
6 Preston 9 5 2 2 13:9 17
7 Hull 9 5 2 2 15:14 17
8 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:7 16
9 Ipswich 9 4 4 1 15:9 16
10 West Brom 9 4 4 1 11:8 16
11 Wrexham 10 4 4 2 15:13 16
12 Bristol City 9 4 2 3 14:10 14
13 Charlton 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
14 Leicester 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
15 Southampton 8 3 3 2 10:7 12
16 Derby 9 3 3 3 12:13 12
17 QPR 8 3 2 3 11:12 11
18 Portsmouth 10 3 2 5 9:11 11
19 Oxford 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
20 Swansea 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
21 Sheffield Utd 8 2 1 5 7:11 7
22 Norwich 9 1 1 7 9:15 4
23 Blackburn 8 1 1 6 7:14 4
24 Sheffield Wed 10 0 2 8 5:24 2