Our Birmingham vs Newcastle Prediction: 1-1
Birmingham vs Newcastle in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 8, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Birmingham vs Newcastle 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 – Stevenage vs Birmingham
Birmingham will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England EFL Trophy win against Stevenage on February 4. In that match, Birmingham controlled 59% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stevenage | 41% | 0 (2) | 0.83 | 30 |
Birmingham | 59% | 0 (7) | 1.61 | 49 |
Newcastle's Last Match – Newcastle vs Arsenal
Determined to maintain their recent success, Newcastle must win following their 2-0 England EFL Cup victory against Arsenal on February 5. In that match, Newcastle recorded 32% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle | 32% | 9 (3) | 1.7 | 19 |
Arsenal | 68% | 8 (3) | 0.94 | 76 |
Birmingham vs Newcastle Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Newcastle average 2.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Birmingham 14-5
Newcastle 22-9
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @5.5
Draw: @5
Newcastle to win: @1.5