Birmingham City Sunderland betting prediction

After 6 wins, 6 draws and 16 losses, the home team is in the 23^th position, havinf won 24 points so far. In the last match, they have tied in an away match against Preston North End by (1‑1), after in the previous match they have lost (0‑3) at home, against Derby County. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 5 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 9 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses at their stadium, with 8 goals scored and 17 conceded. They come to this match after a away draw against Huddersfield Town by (1‑1). For the league, Birmingham City won 13 points out of 30 possible points, after 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑0 (6 out of 14 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 10 of the last 14 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 16 of their 28 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 1.

Birmingham leaves for this game motivated after having added an away draw against Huddersfield in a game to be counted for the FA Cup. In this clash, the team managed to impose an excellent rhythm of play, against an opponent who competes in the English first division. Still, it is important to point out that the locals remain at the bottom of the standings. Now on this round against Sunderland, coach Steve Cotterill should play in the usual tactical system, benefiting possession of the ball and the attacks supported, especially through the runners. It is important to emphasize that the great highlight of Birmingham is forward Sam Gallagher with 5 goals. Most likely, Birmingham will seize offensive set pieces to create danger to the opponent. The absences of this game by injury: Vassell and Kuszczak.

Confirmed Lineup: David Stockdale, Marc Roberts, Maxime Colin, Jonathan Grounds, Harlee Dean, Maikel Kieftenbeld, Jérémie Boga, David Davis, Cheikh N'Doye, Jacques Maghoma, Sam Gallagher.
Coach: T. Mowbray.