Swansea vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026

Swansea vs Birmingham Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Swansea Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -139

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We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Swansea +0.25 at -139 against Birmingham. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Read our in-depth Swansea vs Birmingham betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Swansea vs Birmingham Preview

Championship clubs Swansea and Birmingham battle it out at Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.

Swansea City were winners in their last game, overcoming Charlton Athletic by a 3-1 scoreline at Swansea.com Stadium in the Championship. The Swans enjoyed a remarkable 72% of possession and recorded eight shots on target, with Adam Idah bagging two goals and Leo Walta scoring the other.

Birmingham City played out a 1-1 Championship draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Fratton Park, with Portsmouth the opponents. Blues recorded five shots on goal and had 47% possession, while August Priske found the net.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Birmingham are unbeaten in the past ten matches against Swansea, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 Championship draw at Swansea.com Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured six draws and four Birmingham wins.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Birmingham	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	Swansea	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Swansea have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Vitor Matos' team have averaged 51.0% possession and 3.3 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 6.9 corners from 13.9 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Zan Vipotnik is the top goalscorer with 6, Adam Idah has 3, with Leo Walta and two other players on 1. Josh Key, Thomas Woodward and Zan Vipotnik are the leading assists makers with 1.

Birmingham have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The West Midlands side average 51.9% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Carlos Vicente has scored 2 goals, followed by August Priske, Phil Neumann, Jhon Solis and Jay Stansfield on 1. Kai Wagner and Ibrahim Osman have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Main Match Prediction

Swansea +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -139. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this EFL Cup clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable EFL Cup stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swansea in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swansea in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swansea in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swansea in 6 of their last 10 games against Birmingham.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Swansea 2 - 1 Birmingham

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Swansea to win 2-1. The odds of +650 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -118

We’ve seen the past five Swansea home matches feature an average 13.60 corners, with over 9.5 corners occurring in the last two Birmingham games. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -118 are on offer.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Swansea

Total

10.20 3.30 6.90

Home

11.40 5.40 6.00

Away

8.90 3.20 5.70

Birmingham

Total

9.90 5.90 4.00

Home

10.60 7.10 3.50

Away

9.80 5.30 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-122

Swansea Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-137

Birmingham Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+550

2

-119

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Swansea vs Birmingham 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.

The draw is available at +230 if you believe that this EFL Cup clash will finish level, with Birmingham City at +135 and Swansea City chalked up at +185 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

Birmingham and Swansea can be backed at -147 and +102 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+230

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+123

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-370

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+107

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Swansea Stats

Birmingham Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 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

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.00 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.90 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 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

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