Birmingham vs QPR Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Birmingham vs QPR Game Preview

Two of the Championship's top five meet at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, and both arrive off emphatic midweek wins. Our Birmingham vs QPR prediction leans toward the hosts.

Birmingham hammered Preston 4-0 on home turf in midweek. That surge has lifted the Blues to fourth in the standings, and Chris Davies has a settled side humming.

QPR cruised past Derby 4-1 on Wednesday night. More importantly, the win snapped a winless run built largely on stubborn ties for Julien Stephan's side.

Birmingham own the head-to-head edge, winning three of the previous meetings. QPR have won two of the others, and this matchup between two sides near the top of the standings carries real weight.

Birmingham vs QPR Recent Results

Birmingham are unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 Championship games, and the engine is out wide. Liam Millar has a goal or an assist in four of his past five Championship outings, giving the Blues reliable end product from the left. Attacking down the wings is their calling card, and Carlos Vicente's possible recall on the right adds another direct option.

QPR are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 Championship games, though too many of those outings were ties before the Derby rout. Paul Smyth is the outlet to watch, landing a shot on target in seven of his past nine Championship appearances. Kwame Poku and Richard Kone could return to give the attack more bite.

Birmingham vs QPR Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Birmingham: M. Leonard (Injured/out), P. Seung-Ho (Injured/out)

QPR: K. Dembélé (Injured/out), I. Chair (Injured/out), T. Lamptey (Injured/out), A. Mbengue (Injured/out), K. Saito (Injured/out), R. Burrell (Doubtful), D. Cirkin (Suspended)

Birmingham

Chris Davies could bring Carlos Vicente into the starting XI in place of Patrick Roberts. Marc Leonard and Paik Seung-Ho are the only injury concerns, so the hosts are close to full strength.

QPR

Availability is where the Birmingham vs QPR lineups split most sharply. Amadou Mbengue suffered a serious knee injury against Derby and faces a spell on the sidelines, joining a long absence list that includes Ilias Chair. Julien Stephan could recall Kwame Poku and Richard Kone, and Jake Clarke-Salter could return at the back.

Birmingham vs QPR Predicted Lineup

Birmingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Beadle, A. Cochrane, C. Klarer, P. Neumann, B. Osayi-Samuel, J. Solís, T. Iwata, L. Millar, J. Stansfield, C. Vicente, A. Priske

QPR

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: P. Charles, B. Kemper, J. Clarke-Salter, J. Dunne, K. Adamson, G. Kamara, N. Madsen, R. Edwards, K. Poku, R. Kone, P. Smyth

Birmingham vs QPR Key Stats & Game Facts

• Birmingham have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 6 games vs QPR in the Championship.
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 4 of Birmingham's last 5 games in the Championship.
• August Priske has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 outings in the Championship.
• Patrick Roberts has provided assists in 3 of his last 5 outings in the Championship.
• QPR have had 6+ corners in 5 of their last 6 games vs Birmingham in the Championship.

Birmingham vs QPR Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Birmingham win, but not a clean one. The Blues are the home favorite at -106 (Polymarket), and their width and settled XI give them the edge over a QPR side missing Mbengue and Chair. The visitors still carry enough attacking threat to score, and our numbers project 3.03 total goals, so back the hosts to come out on top of an open, messy game rather than shut the door.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Leading our Birmingham vs QPR best picks, this Total Goals Over/Under play rests on a projection that sits comfortably above the line and was flagged as positive expected value. Birmingham have also found the net alongside their opponent in over 2.5 goals in five of their past six Championship games, exactly the kind of game this attack produces.

Both teams to score - Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. The Both Teams To Score market fits the same read. Our numbers give QPR 1.31 projected goals, enough for the visitors to find the net, and with a home attack this aggressive, Birmingham scoring is the easier half of the bet.

Birmingham vs QPR Same Game Parlay

Our Birmingham vs QPR same game parlay picks stack four props: Jay Stansfield shots, a Glen Kamara card, a Paul Smyth shot on target and Birmingham collecting multiple cards.

Jay Stansfield Over 1.5 in Player Shots. He has fired at least two shots in all eight of his Championship outings this season, and he sits at the heart of an attack that keeps shooting.

Glen Kamara To Be Shown A Card. The midfielder has picked up a card in three of his last four Championship outings, and a high-stakes matchup near the top of the standings only raises the temperature.

Paul Smyth Over 0.5 in Player Shots On Target. QPR like to take a lot of shots, and Smyth's steady accuracy across his recent Championship outings gives this leg a sturdy floor.

Over 1.5 in Total Home Team Cards. Birmingham have taken 3 or more cards against QPR in four of the past six meetings between these two in the Championship, and their aggressive style backs it up.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Birmingham vs QPR Talking Points

The key battle comes in the air. Birmingham play with width and attempt crosses often, and QPR's weakness in aerial duels hands the hosts a direct route to goal. The flip side is Birmingham's soft spot defending set pieces, which matters against a QPR side that counters well and has a center back who knows this opponent. Jimmy Dunne has found the net in two of his past three outings against Birmingham in the Championship, so the Blues cannot afford to switch off on dead balls.

Birmingham vs QPR Predictions FAQs

When is the Birmingham vs QPR English Championship game?

Saturday's game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Birmingham vs QPR being played?

The game is being played at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

Who is in the probable Birmingham lineup?

Birmingham's probable starters are J. Beadle, A. Cochrane, C. Klarer, P. Neumann, B. Osayi-Samuel, J. Solís, T. Iwata, L. Millar, J. Stansfield, C. Vicente and A. Priske, in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Which QPR players are unavailable for the game?

K. Dembélé, I. Chair, T. Lamptey, A. Mbengue and K. Saito are injured, R. Burrell is doubtful and D. Cirkin is suspended.

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