Our Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Prediction: 1-0
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 8, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Middlesbrough, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Birmingham at bay.
This Middlesbrough vs Birmingham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Watford vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will look to get back on track following a 0-3 England Championship loss against Watford on November 1. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 54% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford | 46% | 6 (4) | 0.85 | 24 |
Middlesbrough | 54% | 10 (4) | 0.83 | 75 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Portsmouth
Birmingham must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 England Championship victory over Portsmouth in their last outing. In that match, Birmingham recorded 43% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 43% | 7 (6) | 2.89 | 47 |
Portsmouth | 57% | 3 (0) | 0.23 | 33 |
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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