Our Blackburn vs Birmingham Prediction: 2-1
Blackburn vs Birmingham in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Blackburn 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
Blackburn's Last Match – Blackburn vs Bradford
Blackburn will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England EFL Cup loss to Bradford on August 12. In that match, Blackburn controlled 65% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn | 65% | 10 (4) | 1.08 | 47 |
Bradford | 35% | 5 (5) | 1.25 | 25 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Sheff Utd
Birmingham will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England EFL Cup victory over Sheff Utd on August 13. In that match, Birmingham recorded 54% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 54% | 0 (5) | 3.13 | 77 |
Sheff Utd | 46% | 0 (1) | 0.45 | 37 |
Blackburn vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Blackburn 15-10
Birmingham 12-12
What are the odds for this match?
Blackburn to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.25
Birmingham to win: @2.3