Birmingham vs Southampton: Lineups, Prediction, and 6/1 Betting Tip

Birmingham vs Southampton Form

Birmingham drew their last match 1-1 at home against Derby. Overall, Birmingham's form has been inconsistent, failing to win in their last five Championship matches.

Southampton suffered a setback in their last game, losing 2-1 away to Oxford. The Saints have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of their last 10 games in the Championship.

The most recent encounter between these two sides saw Southampton triumph 3-1 at home earlier this season.

Southampton have dominated recent head-to-head matchups, winning their last three matches against Birmingham.

Birmingham vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Birmingham (4-2-3-1): Allsop; Cashin, Robinson, Neumann, Iwata; Seung-Ho, Leonard; Koumas, Stansfield, Roberts; Ducksch

Southampton (3-4-2-1): Bazunu; Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Quarshie; Manning, Jander, Downes, Fellows; Azaz, Scienza; Armstrong

Birmingham will be without several key players due to injury and suspension. Gray, Laird, Buchanan, Wright and Cochrane are all sidelined with injuries, while Klarer and Doyle are suspended. Neumann and Koumas are expected to come into the starting eleven.

Southampton are also facing injury concerns. Jelert, Stewart, Edozie, Roerslev are all unavailable due to injury, while Charles is unfit. Quarshie could be recalled into the defensive line-up.

Birmingham vs Southampton Betting Odds

Odds last updated at 14:30, Monday 29th December.

Birmingham vs Southampton Match Prediction

Birmingham were unable to make their personnel advantage count against Derby on Boxing Day, drawing 1-1 against the Rams, who had a man sent off after 39 minutes.

The Blues are facing squad issues over the festive period, and are now winless in five Championship outings.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis' 29th-minute goal counted for nothing at the full-time whistle on Boxing Day as Stanley Mills condemned Southampton to a shock 2-1 away defeat against Oxford United.

Tonda Eckert's side are now winless in three as they travel to St. Andrew's.

Score Prediction: Birmingham 1-1 Southampton

Birmingham vs Southampton Bet Builder Tip

Our bet builder tip for Birmingham vs Southampton is:

Adam Armstrong - 2+ Shots on Target
Jay Stansfield - 1+ Shot on Target

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