Birmingham City FC
Football England - EFL Championship St Andrew's Sun 6 Sep 07:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
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Birmingham vs Wolves Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Birmingham Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -143

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Don’t Write Off Blues For This Clash

If you agree with our verdict that Birmingham can avoid defeat against Wolves, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -143. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

Continue reading for our full Birmingham vs Wolves betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Birmingham vs Wolves Preview

Birmingham welcome Wolves to St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 6 September.

Birmingham City drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at St Andrew's against Southampton. Chris Davies' side ended up with just 37% possession and had four shots on target, while August Priske registered the goal.

Wolverhampton Wanderers lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 4-2 defeat against West Ham United at London Stadium. The Black Country outfit recorded 57% possession and had three shots on goal, with Marshall Munetsi and Konstantinos Mavropanos (own goal) finding the net.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Birmingham logo Birmingham 11 5 5 1 20 11 9 20:11 20
8 Wolverhampton logo Wolverhampton 10 5 2 3 18 15 3 18:15 17
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Birmingham City – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Birmingham have had 48.2% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.6 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Phil Neumann has found the net 3 times, with August Priske and Carlos Vicente getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is Kai Wagner with 2.

Wolves – Last 10 League Games

Wolverhampton have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, averaging 13.5 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Cesar Peixoto's team average 45.6% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Players to Watch

We’ve seen Marshall Munetsi, Rodrigo Gomes, Raul Jimenez, Fer Lopez and Adam Armstrong score 2 goals each. Look no further than Fer Lopez for the top assist maker (2) 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, Seung-Ho Paik, Tomoki Iwata, Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar, August Priske.

Wolverhampton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jose Sa (GK), Jackson Tchatchoua, Nasser Djiga, Ladislav Krejci, Hugo Bueno, Andre, Marshall Munetsi, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer Lopez, Adam Armstrong, Raul Jimenez.

Main Match Prediction

Birmingham look a good bet in this Championship clash and we can back them at -143 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

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

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Birmingham in 9 consecutive 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 Wolves in 19 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Championship form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Birmingham +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham Birmingham logo 2 - 1 Wolves logo Wolves

Birmingham can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mateus Mane Over 0.5 Shots On Target -152 BetMGM logo

Mateus Mane (Wolves) can be backed to have at least one shot on goal at -152. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Mateus Mane Player Prop Odds

August Priske to Score +240 BetMGM logo

August Priske (Birmingham) has netted two goals in his past five Championship matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +240.

Latest August Priske Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

The five past away matches involving Wolves have had an average of 11.20 corners, with the last ten Birmingham home games involving 10.10. We’re expecting plenty of corners and that the line is going to be covered, with odds of -143 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Birmingham Logo Birmingham
Total
9.10 5.50 3.60
Home
10.10 6.50 3.60
Away
9.30 5.10 4.20
Wolves Logo Wolves
Total
10.10 5.20 4.90
Home
8.50 3.70 4.80
Away
9.90 4.40 5.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Birmingham +0.25 -143
Total Goals Over 2.5 -100
Total Corners Over 9.5 -143

A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Birmingham to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, more than two goals to be scored merged with over 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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Birmingham vs Wolves 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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

The draw is available at +220 if you believe that this Championship clash will finish level, with Wolverhampton Wanderers at +138 and Birmingham City chalked up at +195 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Wolves at -152 or instead go for Birmingham at +102.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -132 on the BTTS market.

The leading betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every Championship match. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Raúl Jiménez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Raúl Jiménez is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +550. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +220.

Player Goals
Raúl Jiménez (Wolves)
First
+550
Anytime
+220
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Adam Armstrong (Wolves)
First
+600
Anytime
+240
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Mateus Mane (Wolves)
First
+600
Anytime
+250
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August Priske (Birmingham)
First
+600
Anytime
+250
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Player Shots On Target
Raúl Jiménez (Wolves)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-
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August Priske (Birmingham)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-
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Adam Armstrong (Wolves)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-
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Mateus Mane (Wolves)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-
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St Andrew's
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Birmingham Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Birmingham have swerved defeat at St Andrew's in the previous five matches. Chris Davies' side have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Wolves have recorded six losses, three draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Birmingham logo Birmingham Home Stats 4-4-2 2.20 1.20 1.00 4 6 6 4
Wolves logo Wolves Away Stats 1-3-6 2.90 0.80 2.10 6 4 4 6
  • 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
Wolverhampton logo Wolverhampton League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Birmingham vs Wolves Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Birmingham vs Wolves without reviewing the latest team news. Receive the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Wolverhampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 James Beadle
26 Bright Osayi-Samuel 5 Phil Neumann 4 Christoph Klarer 20 Alexander Cochrane
8 Seung-Ho Paik 24 Tomoki Iwata
16 Patrick Roberts 28 Jay Stansfield 17 Liam Millar
9 August Priske
1 Jose Sa
38 Jackson Tchatchoua 34 Nasser Djiga 37 Ladislav Krejci 3 Hugo Bueno
7 Andre 5 Marshall Munetsi
21 Rodrigo Gomes 28 Fer Lopez 10 Adam Armstrong
9 Raul Jimenez

Wolverhampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Birmingham Substitutes

  • 2Ethan Laird
  • 7Carlos Vicente
  • 10Demarai Gray
  • 21Ryan Allsop
  • 23Dael Fry
  • 25K. Lund Hansen
  • 27Kanya Fujimoto
  • 32Luis Vazquez
  • 33Marvin Ducksch

Wolverhampton Substitutes

  • 8Jordan James
  • 12Boubacar Traore
  • 13Joao Virginia
  • 14Sean Neave
  • 20Tommy Doyle
  • 23Tawanda Chirewa
  • 24Toti Gomes
  • 33Ghislain Konan
  • 36Mateus Mane

Previous Birmingham Lineups

01 Sep Championship
Birmingham 1-1 Southampton
28 Aug Championship
Wrexham 1-2 Birmingham
25 Aug EFL Cup
Birmingham 1-6 Brentford
22 Aug Championship
Birmingham 2-2 Bristol City
15 Aug Championship
Sheffield Utd 0-0 Birmingham
08 Aug EFL Cup
Swansea 0-1 Birmingham

Previous Wolverhampton Lineups

01 Sep Championship
West Ham 4-2 Wolverhampton
29 Aug Championship
Wolverhampton 4-1 Stoke
25 Aug EFL Cup
Sheffield Wed 0-2 Wolverhampton
22 Aug Championship
Preston 1-3 Wolverhampton
14 Aug Championship
Wolverhampton 2-2 Blackburn
07 Aug EFL Cup
Wolverhampton 3-0 Port Vale

Injuries & Suspensions

Birmingham Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marc Leonard Ankle
Wolverhampton Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Birmingham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Chris Davies

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alexander Cochrane 20 D 4 360 4 0 0 1 1 0
James Beadle 25 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Phil Neumann 5 D 4 360 4 0 2 0 0 0
Jhon Solis 14 M 4 360 4 0 0 0 1 0
Tomoki Iwata 24 M 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0

Wolverhampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Cesar Peixoto

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Toti Gomes 24 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Fer Lopez 28 M 4 360 4 0 2 2 0 0
Andre 7 M 4 318 4 0 0 1 0 0
Mateus Mane 36 F 4 310 4 0 0 0 2 0
Marshall Munetsi 5 M 4 296 4 0 2 0 1 0
England FlagChampionship Table
Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Swansea 11 7 2 2 16:8 23
2 West Ham 11 6 4 1 30:12 22
3 Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22:16 22
4 Birmingham 11 5 5 1 20:11 20
5 West Brom 11 6 2 3 15:12 20
6 Stoke 11 6 1 4 18:16 19
7 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21:10 17
8 Wolverhampton 10 5 2 3 18:15 17
9 QPR 11 4 5 2 15:12 17
10 Blackburn 11 4 3 4 17:16 15
11 Sheffield Utd 11 4 3 4 15:14 15
12 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18:18 15
13 Portsmouth 10 4 2 4 13:13 14
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15:16 14
15 Bolton 11 4 2 5 15:18 14
16 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12:15 14
17 Charlton 11 3 5 3 10:15 14
18 Lincoln 11 3 3 5 9:19 12
19 Cardiff 11 2 5 4 18:17 11
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10:19 11
21 Norwich 11 3 0 8 17:21 9
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16:21 8
23 Derby 11 1 3 7 9:20 6
24 Preston 11 1 1 9 9:24 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Southampton 6 5 1 0 16:4 16
2 Middlesbrough 6 4 2 0 14:9 14
3 Swansea 6 3 2 1 7:3 11
4 West Brom 6 3 2 1 9:6 11
5 West Ham 5 3 1 1 15:5 10
6 Birmingham 6 2 4 0 14:7 10
7 Watford 6 3 1 2 8:9 10
8 Cardiff 5 2 3 0 12:6 9
9 Stoke 5 3 0 2 10:6 9
10 Blackburn 5 3 0 2 9:7 9
11 Charlton 5 2 3 0 4:2 9
12 Millwall 6 2 2 2 11:8 8
13 QPR 5 2 2 1 8:5 8
14 Wrexham 6 2 2 2 10:8 8
15 Wolverhampton 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
16 Sheffield Utd 5 2 1 2 7:6 7
17 Portsmouth 5 2 1 2 8:9 7
18 Norwich 6 2 0 4 10:10 6
19 Bolton 5 2 0 3 6:7 6
20 Bristol City 6 2 0 4 3:6 6
21 Burnley 6 0 4 2 8:10 4
22 Preston 5 1 0 4 4:9 3
23 Derby 6 0 2 4 4:10 2
24 Lincoln 5 0 2 3 3:12 2

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