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Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Prediction

- : -19 September 2026 at 17:00England
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Published: 17 Sept 2026Updated: 19 Sept 2026, 04:26

Match preview

Birmingham City host Middlesbrough on 19 September 2026 at 17:00 in a Championship fixture expected to finish level. The prediction centres on a 1-1 draw, a result that reflects two sides likely to cancel each other out in open play while both finding the back of the net.

Form and Head to Head

Recent form data is unavailable ahead of this fixture. Both teams arrive with their own momentum patterns, but the draw prediction suggests neither will dominate proceedings decisively enough to claim three points.

Best Bet

Back the 1-1 correct score. A draw with one goal apiece reflects the balance expected between these Championship sides. Both teams to score carries shorter odds but offers a lower barrier to profit if you prefer that angle.

Odds to Watch

The draw is the central thesis here. Middlesbrough at +0.5 in Asian Handicap terms suggests they arrive as slight underdogs, which aligns with playing away from home. Under 2.5 goals sits at 2.20 across the market, but the 1-1 prediction implies goals will come at both ends rather than a low-scoring affair. Total corners between 9 and 11 is priced at 2.60 if you want to explore set-piece volume.

Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
22Bet2.73.482.4Place a bet
Best odds2.703.482.40
Average2.703.482.40
Lowest odds2.703.482.40
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1X2 prediction for Birmingham vs Middlesbrough

Date and time 19 September 2026 at 17:00

1X222.4
BTTSYes80%

Competitive fixture

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Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

BirminghamBirminghamLast matchesMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals80%
80%Over 2.5 goals60%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
100%BTTS60%
100%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Birmingham — Middlesbrough

In the last 8 meetings, Middlesbrough hold the edge — 1 wins for Birmingham, 7 for Middlesbrough, 0 draws.

13% W — 10% D — 088% W — 7
  • BirminghamBirmingham1:3MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    Championship · 02 Mar 2026
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough2:1BirminghamBirmingham
    Championship · 08 Nov 2025
  • BirminghamBirmingham0:1MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    Championship · 12 Mar 2024
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough1:0BirminghamBirmingham
    Championship · 21 Oct 2023
  • BirminghamBirmingham1:3MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    Championship · 02 Jan 2023
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough1:0BirminghamBirmingham
    Championship · 05 Oct 2022
  • BirminghamBirmingham0:2MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    Championship · 15 Mar 2022
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough0:2BirminghamBirmingham
    Championship · 30 Oct 2021
100%Over 0.5100%
63%Over 1.563%
38%Over 2.538%
38%BTTS38%
50%Birmingham over 0.588%

Betting profits Birmingham vs Middlesbrough

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Birmingham

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-0.78715
Match WinnerDraw+7.02615
Match WinnerLose-11.19215
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.29810
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.56210
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.511013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.20513
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+2.841015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-4.93515
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.191015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-2.101015
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-0.93515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.991015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-4.49110
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.22910
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.3722

Middlesbrough

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.57614
Match WinnerDraw+4.73514
Match WinnerLose-4.05314
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.00912
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-0.50312
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.13814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.31614
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-0.27814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.85914
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-2.45413
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.15913
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-7.46112
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.851112
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-0.7046
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.3336

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

BirminghamLast matches Birmingham

In the last 5 matches Birmingham have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 100% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • DerbyDerby1:2BirminghamBirmingham
    WChampionship · 12 Sept 2026
  • NorwichNorwich2:1BirminghamBirmingham
    LChampionship · 09 Sept 2026
  • BirminghamBirmingham2:2WolvesWolves
    DChampionship · 06 Sept 2026
  • BirminghamBirmingham1:1SouthamptonSouthampton
    DChampionship · 01 Sept 2026
  • WrexhamWrexham1:2BirminghamBirmingham
    WChampionship · 28 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
100%

MiddlesbroughLast matches Middlesbrough

In the last 5 matches Middlesbrough have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough2:2MillwallMillwall
    DChampionship · 15 Sept 2026
  • MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough4:3NorwichNorwich
    WChampionship · 12 Sept 2026
  • Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace3:0MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    LLeague Cup · 08 Sept 2026
  • QPRQPR0:1MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    WChampionship · 05 Sept 2026
  • BurnleyBurnley1:1MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    DChampionship · 02 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1West HamWest Ham742120-91114
2SwanseaSwansea742111-5614
3MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough742114-10414
4West BromWest Brom742110-7314
5QPRQPR73318-5312
6CharltonCharlton73316-7-112
7WolvesWolves632114-10411
8LincolnLincoln73226-6011
9SouthamptonSouthampton742118-81010
10BirminghamBirmingham724110-9110
11MillwallMillwall731313-13010
12Stoke CityStoke City731311-11010
13Bristol CityBristol City731310-12-210
14NorwichNorwich730413-1309
15Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd72328-9-19
16BlackburnBlackburn722310-1008
17WatfordWatford72237-9-28
18PortsmouthPortsmouth62137-8-17
19WrexhamWrexham71427-11-47
20BoltonBolton72147-12-57
21CardiffCardiff70437-11-44
22DerbyDerby71156-13-74
23PrestonPreston71066-13-73
24BurnleyBurnley70348-16-83
League position 10 / 24Comparative team statisticsLeague position 3 / 24
229%Wins57%4
457%Draws29%2
114%Losses14%1
1071%Goals scored100%14
990%Goals conceded100%10
1071%Points100%14

Season statistic Birmingham vs Middlesbrough

BirminghamBirmingham

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 2
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 0

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 9 (1.8)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham
  • Referee David Webb

Lineups

BirminghamBirmingham

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

BirminghamBirmingham

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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