Birmingham City
- Birmingham City are unbeaten at home across three Championship fixtures so far this season (W2, D1).
- They've started the season well with ten points from their six matches and currently occupy 8th in the Championship table.
- Chris Davies has instilled a strong identity at the club over the first few months of his reign and Birmingham are a possession-based, process-driven team who prioritize tempo control and quick transitions through central channels.
Sheffield Wednesday
- Sheffield Wednesday have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three away Championship games.
- Wednesday sit 23rd in the table as they rebuild under boss Henrik Pedersen.
- Since the Dane’s appointment, Wednesday have shown a higher tempo and become a flexible side who can alter shape.
Head-to-Head
However, Wednesday have failed to win at Birmingham in recent meetings, so we’ll go for a Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction of a home win and BTTS.
Key Players
The goal threat for Birmingham comes from Jay Stansfield , who has two goals in five Championship appearances , while Barry Bannan is the man who the ball runs through for Wednesday , as he’s scored two in his six league appearances .
Betting Insights
- Birmingham City are heavy favorites at 1.33.
- Sheffield Wednesday are listed as 9.0 underdogs.
- Backing Both Teams To Score at 2.05 looks a good option.
- Birmingham have scored three times in three home games.
Prediction
The hosts are in good form at their own ground, so based on this Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday betting tips, we’ll take them to ultimately secure three points, but Wednesday are by no means a bad side and they can get on the scoreboard.