Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Predictions
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Middlesbrough |
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 10 |  Birmingham |
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alex Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Jhon Solís, Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar, August Priske.
Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Radek Vítek (GK), Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Ashley Phillips, Neto Borges, Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway, 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 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
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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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Birmingham with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, both teams to score and Liam Millar (Birmingham) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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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.
With an approximate 44% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +125 betting odds for Middlesbrough triumphing in this Championship encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Birmingham City are available at +195.
The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Middlesbrough are -159, while Birmingham are alternatively priced at +110.
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 -179.
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Favourite Will Lankshear is priced at +450 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +165.
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
- Championship: 02/03 2026 Birmingham 1 Middlesbrough 3
- Championship: 08/11 2025 Middlesbrough 2 Birmingham 1
- Championship: 12/03 2024 Birmingham 0 Middlesbrough 1
- Championship: 21/10 2023 Middlesbrough 1 Birmingham 0
- Championship: 02/01 2023 Birmingham 1 Middlesbrough 3
- Championship: 05/10 2022 Middlesbrough 1 Birmingham 0
- Championship: 15/03 2022 Birmingham 0 Middlesbrough 2
- Championship: 30/10 2021 Middlesbrough 0 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 16/01 2021 Middlesbrough 0 Birmingham 1
- Championship: 19/12 2020 Birmingham 1 Middlesbrough 4
Birmingham League Stats
Middlesbrough League Stats
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 61.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Birmingham this season are Carlos Vicente (2), Phil Neumann (2), August Priske (1)
- Top Assistors for Birmingham this season are Liam Millar (3), Patrick Roberts (2), Alexander Cochrane (1)
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Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Birmingham vs Middlesbrough team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and the latest on injuries.
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20:9 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 4 | West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 5 | QPR | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 12 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Lincoln | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 11 |
| 9 | Southampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Millwall | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:13 | 10 |
| 12 | Stoke | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 14 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 20 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:16 | 3 |
| # | 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 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 5 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 7 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 14 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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