Birmingham vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Birmingham vs Southampton
Birmingham welcome Southampton to St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 15:15 on Monday 29 December.
Birmingham and Southampton both look capable of scoring when it comes to this contest, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -149.
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Birmingham City faced Derby County at home when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at St Andrew's. Chris Davies' team had a remarkable 73% of possession and managed nine shots on target, with Jack Robinson scoring the goal.
Southampton have now lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, Oxford United won 2-1 at Kassam Stadium. The Saints enjoyed 71% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Southampton and Birmingham saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at St. Mary's. Southampton have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 3 H2H meetings.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Southampton |
23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 37 | 33 | 4 | 37:33 | 31 |
| 15 |  Birmingham |
23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 31:30 | 30 |
Birmingham have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. The West Midlands side have averaged 56.3% possession and 5.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 4.7 corners.
Demarai Gray is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Marvin Ducksch and Jay Stansfield both have 3. Demarai Gray has made the most assists with 3.
Southampton have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.4 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. Tonda Eckert's men have averaged 55.0% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 6.2 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts.
The leading goalscorers have been Adam Armstrong on 7, Finn Azaz with 6 and Taylor Harwood-Bellis 3. Adam Armstrong has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Eiran Cashin, Phil Neumann, Jack Robinson, Seung-ho Paik, Marc Leonard, Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield, Keshi Anderson, Marvin Ducksch.
Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Tom Fellows, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Léo Scienza, Adam Armstrong.
Birmingham vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into Birmingham vs Southampton with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Match Prediction
There’s every reason to wager on both teams finding the net, with the BTTS Yes selection attractively priced for this Championship encounter. You can land -149 that both teams score a goal.
We’re always monitoring the Championship team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key Birmingham vs Southampton league stats:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 59.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +450. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham) can be backed at -125 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Finn Azaz (Southampton) has scored six goals in his past ten Championship games. We’ll take a chance at +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past four Birmingham home matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with three consecutive Southampton away games having the same outcome. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to covering the Total Corners line, with odds of -133 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Yes on the BTTS market, the match to end all square along with Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Birmingham vs Southampton 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.
The bookmakers have Birmingham City as +123 favourites for this Championship encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 45% likely to triumph. Southampton are regarded as the least likely winner at +215.
A win for Birmingham would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -111 that they overcome Southampton going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. BTTS Yes is available at -149 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
The top football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Championship matches. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.
Those interested in Jay Stansfield to find the net anytime are able to get +210. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +550.
Birmingham have avoided defeat in their last six matches at St Andrew's. Chris Davies' team have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Southampton have suffered a three match losing run away from home. The Saints have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
The last St Andrew's meeting saw Southampton beat Birmingham 4-3.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.10 | 2.10 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Southampton Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.60 | 1.70 | 1.90 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
- 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 League Stats
Southampton League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Birmingham this season are Jay Stansfield (8), Demarai Gray (5), Seung-Ho Paik (4)
- Top Assistors for Birmingham this season are Alexander Cochrane (4), Demarai Gray (4), Jay Stansfield (3)
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Birmingham vs Southampton Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Birmingham vs Southampton without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Southampton Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Southampton Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Birmingham Lineups
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 54:23 | 51 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 33:24 | 43 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 38:23 | 38 |
| 4 | Hull | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 39:37 | 38 |
| 5 | Preston | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 30:23 | 37 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32:25 | 36 |
| 7 | Millwall | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 25:31 | 36 |
| 8 | Watford | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 33:29 | 35 |
| 9 | QPR | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 33:35 | 35 |
| 10 | Stoke | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 28:21 | 34 |
| 11 | Derby | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 32:31 | 32 |
| 12 | Southampton | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 37:33 | 31 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 32:30 | 31 |
| 14 | Leicester | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32:33 | 31 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 31:30 | 30 |
| 16 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 26:31 | 28 |
| 17 | Charlton | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 27 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 22:26 | 26 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 31:36 | 26 |
| 20 | Swansea | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 24:31 | 26 |
| 21 | Oxford | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 24:32 | 22 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 19:29 | 22 |
| 23 | Norwich | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 26:35 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 18:45 | -8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 27:7 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Watford | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20:12 | 25 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16:10 | 24 |
| 5 | Hull | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19:18 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 23:10 | 22 |
| 7 | Stoke | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17:8 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:15 | 20 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 22:18 | 20 |
| 10 | Preston | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 11 | Millwall | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13:15 | 20 |
| 12 | Southampton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17:11 | 19 |
| 13 | West Brom | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14:10 | 19 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18:13 | 18 |
| 15 | Swansea | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 16 | Charlton | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 17 |
| 17 | Leicester | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:13 | 15 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 20 | Derby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Oxford | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:16 | 13 |
| 22 | Norwich | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7:29 | 3 |
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