Match Overview
On January 13, 2024, Birmingham will face off against Swansea at St Andrew’s Stadium in a Championship match. The odds for this game are as follows: Birmingham – Local Winner: 2.28, Draw: 3.54, Away Winner: 3.03.
Historical Face-Off
Birmingham and Swansea have faced each other multiple times in the past. Their last encounter on May 8, 2023, ended in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. In their previous meetings, there has been a tendency for goals to be scored by both teams, with four out of their last five matches seeing three or more goals.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Birmingham’s recent form has been less than impressive. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have failed to secure a victory and lost three times while drawing the remaining three games. They have conceded an average of over two goals per game during this period.
In the Championship standings, Birmingham currently sits in the twentieth position with only twenty-eight points from twenty-six matches played. Their goal difference is negative eleven (-11). In their most recent match against Hull City in the FA Cup, they managed to salvage a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Swansea has had mixed results recently but has performed better than Birmingham overall. In their last six matches away from home across all competitions, they have won three games and lost two while drawing one match. They have scored an average of over one goal per game during this period.
In the Championship standings, Swansea occupies the sixteenth position with thirty-two points from twenty-six matches played so far this season. Their goal difference is negative four (-4). In their most recent match against Morecambe in the FA Cup, they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0.
Key Players Spotlight
For Birmingham, Jay Stansfield has been in excellent form recently. The attacker has scored seven goals and provided two assists in twenty-five matches across all competitions. His contributions will be crucial for Birmingham’s chances of success in this game.
Swansea’s key player to watch out for is Jerry Yates. The attacker has netted seven goals in twenty-eight matches so far this season. His goal-scoring prowess will be essential for Swansea as they aim to secure a positive result.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding more than one goal per game on average. However, Swansea has shown better attacking efficiency, scoring more goals per game compared to Birmingham.
Birmingham’s home record is relatively solid with five wins, five draws, and three losses from thirteen matches played at St Andrew’s Stadium this season. On the other hand, Swansea has struggled away from home with four wins, three draws, and six losses from thirteen away matches.
Match Prediction: Birmingham 1 – 1 Swansea
Considering the historical face-off between these teams and their recent form, it is expected that both sides will find the back of the net. Based on their current performances and statistics, a draw seems like a likely outcome for this match. Therefore, our prediction for the final scoreline is Birmingham 1 – 1 Swansea.
