Championship
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: St. Andrew's Stadium
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 19/09 (Saturday) at St. Andrew's Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 17-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with roughly 33% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Birmingham City Preview
Birmingham City reach this fixture 7 match into their Championship. Here is where The Blues stand:
In this competition
2 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost
1.43 points per game
10 scored, at 1.43 a game
9 conceded, at 1.29 a game
The Blues, season-wide
3 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Phil Neumann, 2 goals
Most assists: Liam Millar, 3 assists
Recent results — Birmingham City
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 07:30
19/09/2026 10:00
Middlesbrough: how they are travelling
Middlesbrough come in 7 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Boro have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
14 scored, at 2 a game
10 conceded, at 1.43 a game
Boro, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Will Lankshear, 6 goals
Most assists: Luke Ayling, 2 assists
Recent results — Boro
23/10/2026 15:00
17/10/2026 07:30
13/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have generally come out ahead of The Blues in their recent meetings.
From 28 match(es):
Middlesbrough: 16 win(s)
Birmingham City: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough prediction.
Form comparison Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.43 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.52 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.34 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.95 | 2.11 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.29 | 1.32 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Birmingham City to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Birmingham City victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Birmingham City to live up to expectations in this matchup.
👉 Prediction: Middlesbrough win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Middlesbrough’s ability to leave St. Andrew's Stadium with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Middlesbrough has consistently put in solid away performances, while Birmingham City’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
Fixture information - Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Match: Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 65%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 62%
Cards
4
League: 3.8
Corners
10.67
League: 10.75
Home Team
Birmingham City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.43 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.52 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.34 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.95 | 2.11 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.29 | 1.32 |
Corners
10.85 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Middlesbrough received +4% more corners than Birmingham City in the Championship
11.28 / Match
Cardiff City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)
Preston North End
(6)
West Bromwich Albion
(9)
Middlesbrough
(5)
Derby County
(4)
Norwich City
(7)(12)
Bolton Wanderers
(11)
Cardiff City
(3)
Stoke City
(4)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Birmingham City
(14)
Millwall
(3)
Norwich City
Cards
2 / Match
+75% Cards / Match
Birmingham City received +75% more cards than Middlesbrough in the Championship
1.14 / Match
Cardiff City
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Preston North End
(1)
West Bromwich Albion
(4)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Derby County
(3)
Norwich City
(2)(0)
Bolton Wanderers
(0)
Cardiff City
(1)
Stoke City
(3)
Wolverhampton
(0)
Birmingham City
(1)
Millwall
(2)
Norwich City
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+40%
Middlesbrough is +40% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Cardiff City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Preston North End
(4)
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Derby County
(2)
Norwich City
(1)(5)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Cardiff City
(3)
Stoke City
(1)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Millwall
(4)
Norwich City
Goals Conceded
1.29 / Match
+10%
Middlesbrough condeded +10% more goals than Birmingham City
1.43 / Match
Cardiff City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)
Preston North End
(0)
West Bromwich Albion
(0)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Derby County
(1)
Norwich City
(2)(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)
Stoke City
(0)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Millwall
(3)
Norwich City
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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