Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026

Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Birmingham Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -122

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We’ll split our stake by backing Birmingham +0.25 at odds of -122 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Middlesbrough.

Scroll down to view our Birmingham vs Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough Preview

Birmingham welcome Middlesbrough to St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 19 September.

Birmingham City won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against Derby County at Pride Park. Blues had 41% possession and totalled nine shots on target, with Carlos Vicente and Seung-Ho Paik scoring one goal each.

Middlesbrough hosted Millwall in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw at Riverside Stadium. The Teesside club boasted a mind-boggling 80% of possession and had seven shots on goal, with Amario Cozier-Duberry and Will Lankshear both on target.

H2H: 8 Boro Victories in Last 10 Head-to-Head Battles

It’s been seven straight wins for Middlesbrough when playing Birmingham. In the last encounter, Middlesbrough banked a 3-1 victory when visiting St Andrew's. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Middlesbrough winning eight times and Birmingham registering two victories.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Middlesbrough	13	8	4	1	30	17	13	30:17	28
6	Birmingham	13	6	5	2	23	13	10	23:13	23

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Birmingham have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Chris Davies' team have averaged 48.0% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Top scorer Phil Neumann has found the net 3 times, with Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield and August Priske getting 2 each. The leading assistor is Liam Millar with 3.

Middlesbrough have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 61.7% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Will Lankshear got 6 goals, Tommy Conway notched 3, while Amario Cozier-Duberry and two other players scored 2. Luke Ayling, Tommy Conway and Morgan Whittaker have managed 2 assists in the last 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, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar, Luis Vazquez.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Radek Vitek (GK), Luke Ayling, Ashley Phillips, Adilson Malanda, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Riley McGree, Max Arfsten, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Myles Peart-Harris, Will Lankshear.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll back Birmingham +0.25 for this Championship game, with odds of -122 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Birmingham in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Birmingham in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Birmingham in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Championship team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

We’re taking a chance on Birmingham to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Liam Millar Over 0.5 Shots On Target +120

Liam Millar (Birmingham) can be wagered at +120 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Liam Millar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

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Carlos Vicente to Score +370

Carlos Vicente (Birmingham) has racked up two goals in his past five Championship games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +370 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Carlos Vicente Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Under 5.5 Corners -143

Middlesbrough have had under 5.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 away games, while the previous six Birmingham home matches have involved them conceding less than 5.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Middlesbrough Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -143 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Birmingham

Total

10.50 6.10 4.40

Home

9.90 6.20 3.70

Away

10.20 5.40 4.80

Middlesbrough

Total

10.00 5.50 4.50

Home

12.90 9.40 3.50

Away

9.90 5.40 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-152

Under 9.5

+105

Birmingham Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-108

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-103

X

+650

2

-111

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Birmingham vs Middlesbrough 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.

Birmingham City are chalked up at betting odds of +180 to defeat Middlesbrough, with their opponents operating at +135 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +240 for this Championship clash.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Middlesbrough are -147, while Birmingham are alternatively priced at -100.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -175.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Championship game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+240

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+120

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-179

12

-333

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Favourite Will Lankshear is priced at +380 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +140.

Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+140

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+420

Anytime

+150

August Priske (Birmingham)

First

+600

Anytime

+220

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

First

+700

Anytime

+260

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+280

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Middlesbrough)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Luis Vázquez (Birmingham)

First

+850

Anytime

+310

Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Liam Millar (Birmingham)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

First

+1100

Anytime

+430

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough)

First

+1400

Anytime

+525

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Connor Barron (Middlesbrough)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Sam Byram (Middlesbrough)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Jhon Solís (Birmingham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

George Edmundson (Middlesbrough)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

August Priske (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Luis Vázquez (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Liam Millar (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-

Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

Sam Byram (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Jhon Solís (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Birmingham have not tasted defeat at St Andrew's in six straight matches. Blues have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Middlesbrough have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the teams previously met at St Andrew's, Middlesbrough defeated Birmingham 3-1. Middlesbrough have landed victory in six of the previous 7 H2H games at St Andrew's, with Birmingham winning once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Birmingham Home Stats		4-4-2	2.60	1.40	1.20	5	5	7	3
Middlesbrough Away Stats		3-5-2	2.70	1.60	1.10	6	4	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

Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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