West Brom vs Birmingham Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
West Brom vs Birmingham prediction, lineups, and betting picks for Saturday's game. Explore odds analysis, team form, and top Same Game Parlay selections.
Cody Moore - October 10, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT
6 minutesWest Brom vs Birmingham Game Preview
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | West Bromwich, The Hawthorns |
West Brom host Birmingham at The Hawthorns in a West Midlands derby in the English Championship, and the West Brom vs Birmingham betting odds barely separate the two sides.
James Morrison's side sit in the upper reaches of the standings despite a narrow defeat at fierce rivals Wolves last weekend. They have lost just one of their last five games.
Chris Davies' Birmingham sit 10th in the standings. They are tough to beat, but one win from their last five Championship games shows a side settling for too many ties.
Birmingham hold the edge in the head-to-head, with three wins in the six previous meetings to West Brom's one. The other two ended as ties.
West Brom vs Birmingham Recent Results
West Brom's games have been tight, and each of their last five Championship outings has stayed under 2.5 goals. The Hawthorns is a tough place to visit, with an 11-game unbeaten home run in the Championship. They are also the only side in the division yet to trail at halftime this season, with Isaac Price an ever-present down the left.
Birmingham are stubborn, unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 Championship games. The problem is converting that into wins: they have tied all four of their away league games this season, and last time out they let Middlesbrough off the hook with a late equalizer. Jay Stansfield, operating behind August Priske, is the man who makes them tick.
West Brom vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
West Brom: M. Johnston (Injured/out), N. Galves (Injured/out), Callum Styles (Injured/doubtful), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Injured/doubtful)
Birmingham: M. Leonard (Injured/out), Paik Seung-Ho (Injured/out), Max Bird (Injured/doubtful), Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Injured/doubtful), Demarai Gray (Injured/doubtful)
West Brom
The West Brom vs Birmingham lineups hinge on a few fitness calls for the hosts. Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Callum Styles both missed the international break with minor injuries and remain doubts. Aune Heggebø is set to feature despite picking up a knock at Wolves, and James Morrison could recall Barney Stewart for the visit of Birmingham.
Birmingham
Max Bird, Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Demarai Gray could all feature in some capacity this weekend. Paik Seung-Ho is expected to miss out after leaving the South Korea camp with an injury, and M. Leonard is also sidelined.
West Brom vs Birmingham Predicted Lineup
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. O'Leary; G. Campbell, C. Mepham, N. Phillips, C. Townsend; H. Whitwell, J. Molumby, O. Diakité, I. Price; A. Heggebø, B. Stewart
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Beadle; B. Osayi-Samuel, C. Klarer, P. Neumann, A. Cochrane; J. Solís, T. Iwata; C. Vicente, J. Stansfield, L. Millar; A. Priske
West Brom vs Birmingham Key Stats & Game Facts
- Birmingham have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 games vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship.
- There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Birmingham's last 3 games in the Championship.
- Liam Millar has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Championship.
- Jay Stansfield has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances in the Championship.
- Doubtful West Brom man Callum Styles has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 appearances in the Championship.
West Brom vs Birmingham Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our West Brom vs Birmingham prediction is a tie. West Brom are the slight favorite at +163 (10Bet), but this matchup is about as balanced as they come, with Birmingham rarely beaten and the hosts keeping their games tight. Neither side has shown enough to separate itself, so a stubborn, low-scoring tie at +225 (Bet Victor) is the call.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: No. Backing at least one side to fail to score at The Hawthorns. The first of our West Brom vs Birmingham best picks sits in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projection puts both teams scoring at an implied probability of just 43.74%, so No is the favored side, and in a cagey derby between two evenly matched teams, one side drawing a blank is a very live outcome.
Total Goals Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals. A low-scoring game is expected between two evenly matched sides. In the Total Goals Over/Under market, the projected total sits at 2.17 goals, below the line. West Brom's last five Championship games have all stayed under, and a tight derby with little between the sides fits that pattern.
West Brom vs Birmingham Same Game Parlay
Our West Brom vs Birmingham same game parlay picks lean on player props: a Phil Neumann card, Jay Stansfield shots and shots on target, plus Both Teams To Score.
Phil Neumann To Be Shown A Card: the Birmingham center back has an implied probability built on being carded in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances, and a two-striker West Brom setup will keep him busy.
Jay Stansfield Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: working from a central role, he has found at least one shot on target in each of his last four Championship outings.
Jay Stansfield Over 1.5 Player Shots: volume is not the issue, with six straight Championship appearances producing two or more shots apiece.
Both Teams To Score, Yes: both teams have scored in 7 of Birmingham's last 7 Championship games, which is the trend this leg rides.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1000 and is as short as +732 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $27 from best to worst price.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
West Brom vs Birmingham Talking Points
Watch the air. Birmingham have scored five headed goals in the Championship this season, the most in the division, and aerial duels are a soft spot for West Brom. That makes Birmingham's crossing game, especially down the right, the key battle. The counterweight is the Baggies' home defense, which has conceded three goals across their last seven games at The Hawthorns. Birmingham are also good at coming back from losing positions, so an early West Brom goal would not settle this matchup.
West Brom vs Birmingham Predictions FAQs
When is the West Brom vs Birmingham English Championship game?
The West Brom vs Birmingham English Championship game takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT.
Where is West Brom vs Birmingham being played?
The game is being played at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich.
Where can I watch West Brom vs Birmingham?
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
What is the score prediction for West Brom vs Birmingham?
The projected score for this game is a 1-1 tie between West Brom and Birmingham.
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