Our Northampton vs Birmingham Prediction: 1-2
Northampton vs Birmingham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 15, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Northampton 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
Northampton's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Northampton
Northampton will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Leyton Orient, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Northampton controlled 40% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leyton Orient | 60% | 0 (2) | 0.3 | 43 |
Northampton | 40% | 0 (6) | 0.97 | 46 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Stevenage
Birmingham must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England League 1 victory over Stevenage in their last outing. In that match, Birmingham recorded 73% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 73% | 0 (3) | 1.74 | 53 |
Stevenage | 27% | 0 (3) | 0.34 | 32 |
Northampton vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Northampton 12-13
Birmingham 16-8
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.75
Birmingham to win: @1.65