Birmingham vs Cardiff Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Birmingham vs Cardiff Intro

Birmingham has been one of the Championship season’s worst performing clubs while a mid table finish looks certain for Cardiff. Despite their differing fortunes, both clubs will look to finish their season on a positive note with this potentially a season defining matchup for Birmingham. This Championship match is scheduled for Wednesday April 10, 2024 with kickoff at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium set for 6:45 PM. It’s round 42 of the Championship and Erol Bulut still hasn’t found the proper strategy, since the visiting team are the last in the table, having picked up just 56 points. Fortunately for the hosts, the same can’t be said for Gary Rowett, whose squad is 22nd on 42 points. We’re into the latter stages of the season with Birmingham and Cardiff in contrasting form. The two sides are separated by a huge 11 places and 14 points gap.

Birmingham vs Cardiff Form

Following their loss to Leicester, Birmingham have seen a run of form L,W,L,L,L earning just the 3 points from their last five matches. Meanwhile, Cardiff, after their defeat to Hull, have won 6 points from their last five matches with a form run of L,W,L,L,W. Birmingham should start exploiting their home team advantage as soon as possible, since they gathered only six points from last five home games in Championship. Cardiff might have hoped for a better return from their most recent five games played away from home – they have only claimed six points.

Birmingham vs Cardiff H2H

This fixture has regularly been dominated by Cardiff. In fact, in 26 meetings, Birmingham has only won on 5 occasions, with another 9 games ending up all square. Cardiff is looking to extend its recent dominance in this fixture. It has won 2 more than Birmingham in the last six meetings.

Birmingham vs Cardiff Analysis

Birmingham lost its previous game. Gary Rowett’s men were facing Leicester in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 1-2. On Wednesday April 10, 2024, they will face Cardiff. Against Leicester, Birmingham claimed 32% of the ball. In terms of shots on goal, Birmingham struck a total of 7 shots in attack while in defence conceding 13 shots to Leicester. Meanwhile, Cardiff lost its last game. In their last matchup, Erol Bulut’s men were facing Hull. That match ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Against Hull, Cardiff had a ball possession of 43%. In front of goal, Cardiff delivered 8 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 10 shots to their opponents Hull.

Birmingham vs Cardiff Odds

Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Birmingham and Cardiff is Birmingham.