Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday

Birmingham host Sheffield Wednesday in this Championship meeting at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 30 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bet Against Goals

The top wager for this Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday contest could involve a Total Goals pick. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 looks too good to miss based on the latest stats and the price of +104 stands out.

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2-0 Win for Wednesday in Pair’s Last Encounter

Birmingham City have landed two Championship home victories on the spin. It was a road defeat to Coventry City in their last league game, losing 3-0 at Coventry Building Society Arena. The West Midlands club recorded just 37% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Queens Park Rangers at Hillsborough. The Owls were 50% in the possession stakes and managed five shots on goal, with Dominic Iorfa finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Hillsborough, with Wednesday landing the home victory. Defeating Birmingham by a 2-0 scoreline. We’ve seen three draws and two wins apiece in the previous 7 H2H meetings.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Birmingham	7	3	1	3	5	8	-3	5:8	10
23	Sheffield Wed	7	1	2	4	6	13	-7	6:13	5

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3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 11.3 attempts and 2.1 shots on goal. Birmingham have had 53.6% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 7.4 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.6 corners.

Top scorers Lyndon Dykes and Jay Stansfield have found the net 2 times, with Seung-Ho Paik getting 1. Patrick Roberts, Ethan Laird and Demarai Gray are the leading assists makers with 1.

Wednesday have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 11.6 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Owls average 45.0% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Barry Bannan and Josh Windass top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Dominic Iorfa on 1. Barry Bannan, Yan Valery and Charlie McNeill have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, Ethan Laird, Tomoki Iwata, Seung-ho Paik, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield, Lewis Koumas, Marvin Ducksch.

Sheffield Wednesday predicted lineup (3-5-2): Ethan Horvath (GK), Dominic Iorfa, Ernie Weaver, Max Lowe, Liam Palmer, Yan Valery, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, Harry Amass, Bailey Cadamarteri, George Brown.

Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 for this Championship clash. This bet offers us the chance to take odds of +104 and we think a return could definitely be on the cards.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Championship action.

Key Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 7 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Birmingham games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wednesday games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Wednesday games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 49% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If you want to push things a little further to get bigger odds, there’s the chance to back Under 1.5 Goals, with bettors needing one goal or less in order for the bet to secure a return.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham 1 - 0 Wednesday

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Birmingham to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +550 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Demarai Gray Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Demarai Gray (Birmingham) can be backed to fail to have a shot on goal at -147. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Demarai Gray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

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Marvin Ducksch To Score +185

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham) can be wagered at +185 to be among the goals. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Marvin Ducksch Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+430

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+132

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Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Birmingham Big Favourites on the Full-Time Result Market

With a proposed 74% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -278 odds about Birmingham City coming out on top in this Championship encounter. Sheffield Wednesday are the outsiders at +700 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

Birmingham are -118 when it comes to -1.25 on the Asian Handicap. A full payout happens if they beat Wednesday by at least two, while a one-goal victory means a half stake refund.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+380

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-119

X

+148

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-625

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+450

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-118

2 Hcp +1.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+106

No

-147

Jay Stansfield Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Jay Stansfield is now available at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+130

Anytime

+340

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

First

+145

Anytime

+340

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

First

+185

Anytime

+430

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+375

Anytime

+950

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Seung-ho Paik (Birmingham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Phil Neumann (Birmingham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Eiran Cashin (Birmingham)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Alfons Sampsted (Birmingham)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+132

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-147

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-213

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-233

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-238

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Seung-ho Paik (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Phil Neumann (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Eiran Cashin (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Birmingham Have Seven Wins from Past Ten Home Games

Birmingham have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Wednesday have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Birmingham beat Wednesday 2-1 when the teams last met at St Andrew's. The previous 3 H2H games at St Andrew's have involved a win for Birmingham, a victory for Wednesday and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Birmingham Home Stats		7-2-1	2.80	2.10	0.70	5	5	5	5
Sheffield Wednesday Away Stats		3-4-3	3.10	1.50	1.60	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

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Birmingham vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Birmingham vs Wednesday team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.

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