Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 5th October 2022

Form hasn't been great recently for Middlesbrough, who hope to turn things around against Birmingham this coming Wednesday. This is a round 13 match in the current Championship campaign, and they face each other at Riverside Stadium. Birmingham were knocked out cold when Middlesbrough took a 2-0 win in their latest encounter. It served as pay back for the 2-0 defeat, Birmingham handed out in the game before.

Middlesbrough are number 22 in the table on ten points after 11 matches. Birmingham rank as number 15 with 13 points after 11 matches played.

The last time Middlesbrough played Birmingham, they booked three points to their account and look well primed to secure another win this coming Wednesday.

Middlesbrough go into their next Championship match, averaging a humble 1.2 goals per game in their last ten matches, in which they scored a mundane 12 times, while conceding 15 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.5 per game, where they kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Birmingham travel to their next Championship match, averaging a lowly 0.9 goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a disappointing total of nine goals, while also conceding 11 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.1 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Prediction

A draw is the best Middlesbrough can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 2-3 defeat against Cardiff. A0-0 draw with Rotherham followed before they were defeated 1-0 by Coventry. Middlesbrough only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Championship matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded seven goals.

Middlesbrough entered the season dreaming of medals, but find themselves far off track following a lousy run of form.

Birmingham currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating West Bromwich with a 2-3 scoreline, before settling for a point in a 0-0 draw against Coventry. Their latest match once again had them share the points, this time in a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United. Birmingham won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and five scored.

Going forward, Middlesbrough and Birmingham are both in decent form, while at the same time being generous in defence. We are confident, both teams will find the back of the net this coming Wednesday.

Birmingham earned seven points from their last three games against teams placed in the bottom six of the Championship table. They scored five goals in those matches, but also allowed three goals against on their way to two wins.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Team News

Middlesbrough could have as few as two players on the injured and absent list for their next assignment on Wednesday.

Cristhian Stuani and Darragh Lenihan are missing from the squad, Middlesbrough will field against Birminghamon Wednesday.

Apparently, Birmingham have just two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match this coming Wednesday.

Nico Gordon and Harlee Dean all face a spell on the sidelines for Birmingham due to various injuries.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham H2H

Middlesbrough won 2-0 against Birmingham, whereas Birmingham claimed a 2-0 win in their most recent matches. Middlesbrough have a 60% win rate in the against Birmingham, who won three of these matches. The total record reads 6-1-3, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Results

Both teams found the back of the net four times in the past ten matches between home side Middlesbrough and Birmingham. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 2.00.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Betting Tips

Riley McGree scored twice in the six most recent games for Middlesbrough, with Scott Hogan providing four goals for Birmingham in his last six.

Riverside Stadium witnessed Middlesbrough winning five of their 10 latest matches across all tournaments here. They drew three and lost two in this run. Birmingham won three of their previous 10 games away, drew two and lost five. Middlesbrough won two times in their 10 most recent league games, with Birmingham claiming three wins from a possible 10.

Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet six times. Middlesbrough managed an average of 1.4 goals, with Birmingham averaging 0.8 goals. Middlesbrough witnessed over 2.5 goals in five of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged one goals a game. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Birmingham played across all tournaments this season. They scored 1.1 times on average in the process.