View confirmed Derby vs Birmingham lineups, official starting XIs, and team news alongside our match prediction, latest betting odds, and bet builder tips.
Derby vs Birmingham Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Pride Park Stadium |
The starting lineups for Derby vs Birmingham in the Championship have been confirmed.
Derby Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Joe Ward, Sondre Langås, Eiran Cashin, Charlie Taylor, David Ozoh, Bobby Clark, Henrik Meister, Sam Szmodics, Mohammed Fuseini, Carlton Morris
Substitutes: Dion Sanderson, Max Johnston, Oscar Fraulo, Ryan Nyambe, Josh Vickers, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Ryan Hedges, Alex Mowatt
Birmingham Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: James Beadle, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alex Cochrane, Jhon Solís, Tomoki Iwata, Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar, August Priske
Substitutes: Ethan Laird, Kristoffer Lund, Luis Vázquez, Paik Seung-Ho, Ryan Allsop, Lee Buchanan, Kanya Fujimoto, Dael Fry, Marvin Ducksch
Derby vs Birmingham Immediate Reaction
Derby
Derby line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jacob Widell Zetterström starting in goal behind a defensive unit comprising Joe Ward, Sondre Langås, Eiran Cashin, and Charlie Taylor. David Ozoh and Bobby Clark anchor the midfield double pivot, while Henrik Meister, Sam Szmodics, and Mohammed Fuseini operate in attacking support of central striker Carlton Morris.
Birmingham
Birmingham also set up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with James Beadle stationed between the posts behind Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, and Alex Cochrane in defence. Jhon Solís and Tomoki Iwata take charge in central midfield, allowing Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, and Liam Millar to support lone forward August Priske in attack.
Derby vs Birmingham Reactive Bet Builder
Today's featured bet builder brings together four selections based on the confirmed lineups and recent team trends: Bright Osayi-Samuel to be shown a card, both teams to score, over 1.5 total away team cards for Birmingham, and Jay Stansfield to register over 1.5 shots.
Derby vs Birmingham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the confirmed lineups now locked in, the pre-match algorithmic model favours Birmingham to take all three points on the road in what promises to be an entertaining affair at Pride Park.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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