Bristol City vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Bristol City vs Birmingham
Bristol City host Birmingham in this Championship encounter at Ashton Gate, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’re happy to side with Bristol City 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they take on Birmingham. At odds of -154, we get a return if the hosts win and there’s the insurance of money back if the game is drawn.
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Bristol City have enjoyed back-to-back Championship victories, most recently beating Southampton 3-1. It was a home win at Ashton Gate. Gerhard Struber's team enjoyed just 33% possession and had four shots on target, while Scott Twine scored two goals and Anis Mehmeti bagged the other.
Birmingham City got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road at Deepdale when playing Preston North End. Blues were restricted to just 38% possession and had two shots on goal, with Phil Neumann finding the net in the 33rd minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Birmingham and Bristol City saw the former host a 0-0 draw at St Andrew's. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Birmingham victories, two draws and two Bristol City wins.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Bristol City |
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 26:21 | 29 |
| 8 |  Birmingham |
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 28:23 | 28 |
City have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. The Robins have averaged 48.9% possession and 5.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 3.9 corners.
Top goalscorers are Anis Mehmeti and Emil Riis Jakobsen on 4 goals, while Scott Twine has bagged 3. Anis Mehmeti is the top assists maker with 3.
Birmingham have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Chris Davies' men have averaged 55.6% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 3.9 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Jay Stansfield got 4 goals, Lyndon Dykes notched 2, while Phil Neumann and two other players scored 1. Alexander Cochrane, Jay Stansfield and Patrick Roberts have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Radek Vitek (GK), George Tanner, Rob Dickie, Robert Atkinson, Ross McCrorie, Adam Randell, Zak Vyner, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Sinclair Armstrong.
Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Beadle (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alexander Cochrane, Marc Leonard, Tommy Doyle, Patrick Roberts, Seung-Ho Paik, Keshi Anderson, Jay Stansfield.
Bristol City vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Bristol City vs Birmingham betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
Bristol City are available at odds of -154 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this Championship game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Championship stats.
Key Bristol City vs Birmingham league stats:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a chance on Bristol City to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +510 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) can be backed at -115 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
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Scott Twine (Bristol City) has managed two goals in his past five Championship matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +250 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Bristol City with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, less than three goals to be registered and Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) to have one or more shots on target.
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Bristol City vs Birmingham 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.
At betting odds of +117, the bookies make Bristol City probable winners and there’s a 46% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Championship encounter. Birmingham City are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +225.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Bristol City are +175 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Birmingham are +270 and the draw is priced at +115.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.
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Emil Riis is priced at +330 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +150 to find the net anytime.
Bristol City have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Birmingham have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
The most recent Ashton Gate meeting saw Birmingham claim a 2-0 win over Bristol City. Birmingham have triumphed in five of the previous 6 H2H meetings at Ashton Gate, while Bristol City have won once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.10 | 1.60 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Birmingham Away Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 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
- Championship: 29/12 2023 Birmingham 0 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 19/08 2023 Bristol City 0 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 14/01 2023 Bristol City 4 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 08/10 2022 Birmingham 3 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 05/03 2022 Bristol City 1 Birmingham 2
- Championship: 02/11 2021 Birmingham 3 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 13/03 2021 Birmingham 0 Bristol City 3
- Championship: 05/12 2020 Bristol City 0 Birmingham 1
- Championship: 07/02 2020 Bristol City 1 Birmingham 3
- Championship: 10/08 2019 Birmingham 1 Bristol City 1
Bristol City League Stats
Birmingham League Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 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 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 4.17 corners against in the last 6 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 6 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 6 away matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 6 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 6 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol City this season are Anis Mehmeti (5), Scott Twine (5), Emil Riis Jakobsen (4)
- Top Assistors for Bristol City this season are Anis Mehmeti (3), Ross McCrorie (3), Scott Twine (2)
Bristol City vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Bristol City vs Birmingham team news before placing your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Birmingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Substitutes
- 1Max O'Leary
- 7Yu Hirakawa
- 9Fally Mayulu
- 17Mark Sykes
- 24Haydon Roberts
- 25Ephraim Yeboah
- 29Leo Pecover
- 31Elijah Morrison
- 36Olly Thomas
Birmingham Substitutes
- 9Kyogo Furuhashi
- 10Demarai Gray
- 17Lyndon Dykes
- 21Ryan Allsop
- 23Alfons Sampsted
- 27Kanya Fujimoto
- 30Lewis Koumas
- 33Marvin Ducksch
- 41Eiran Cashin
Previous Bristol City Lineups
Previous Birmingham Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bristol City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gerhard Struber
Birmingham Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 50:21 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 28:20 | 36 |
| 3 | Millwall | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 23:25 | 34 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 33:19 | 31 |
| 5 | Preston | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 26:20 | 31 |
| 6 | Stoke | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26:18 | 30 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 26:21 | 29 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 28:23 | 28 |
| 9 | Hull | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31:34 | 28 |
| 10 | QPR | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 25:29 | 28 |
| 11 | Southampton | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 31:26 | 27 |
| 12 | Wrexham | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 24:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Watford | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 27:25 | 27 |
| 14 | Leicester | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25:24 | 27 |
| 15 | Derby | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:28 | 26 |
| 16 | West Brom | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 21:25 | 25 |
| 17 | Charlton | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 18:23 | 23 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 24:28 | 22 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18:23 | 21 |
| 20 | Swansea | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 20:27 | 20 |
| 21 | Oxford | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 20:27 | 18 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15:25 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 21:32 | 13 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14:36 | -10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 25:7 | 23 |
| 2 | Watford | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18:11 | 21 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 20 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13:9 | 20 |
| 5 | Ipswich | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18:9 | 19 |
| 6 | Millwall | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12:12 | 19 |
| 7 | Preston | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14:10 | 18 |
| 8 | Hull | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 17 |
| 9 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:7 | 16 |
| 10 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11:8 | 16 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 12 | Southampton | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:8 | 15 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:11 | 14 |
| 14 | QPR | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:13 | 14 |
| 15 | Charlton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 16 | Leicester | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 17 | Derby | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13:16 | 12 |
| 18 | Swansea | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:15 | 12 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 21 | Oxford | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8:15 | 5 |
| 23 | Norwich | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5:24 | 2 |
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