Our Birmingham vs Coventry Prediction: 2-2
Birmingham vs Coventry in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Birmingham vs Coventry 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
Birmingham's Last Match – Watford vs Birmingham
Birmingham will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 England Championship loss to Watford on January 1. In that match, Birmingham had 55% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 45% | 10 (5) | 1.54 | 32 |
 Birmingham | 55% | 4 (2) | 0.4 | 60 |
Coventry's Last Match – Charlton vs Coventry
Coventry will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Championship share of the spoils with Charlton on January 1. In that match, Coventry controlled 54% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton | 46% | 4 (2) | 1.41 | 45 |
 Coventry | 54% | 9 (7) | 1.6 | 41 |
Birmingham vs Coventry Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Attacking Strength | 1.81 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Coventry average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Birmingham 12-17
Coventry 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.4
Coventry to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Birmingham (4-2-3-1) : James Beadle, Tomoki Iwata, Phil Neumann, Jack Robinson, Kai Wagner, Tommy Doyle, Seung Ho Paik, Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield, Lewis Koumas, Marvin Ducksch
Coventry (4-2-3-1) : Carl Rushworth, Milan Van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay DaSilva, Josh Eccles, Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Jardell Mason-Clark, Ellis Reco Simms
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