Henry Roldán
The fiercely competitive Championship returns to action this weekend with some crucial games as we enter the final stretch of the tournament, and one of those games will be the must-see clash between Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers.
The Blues won their last game before the international break, beating QPR 0-1 on the as visitors. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers added another victory to their record after defeating Reading 2-1.
It’s worth noting that this will be the fourth time that both clubs will face each other this year. Blackburn won 2-1 during matchday 17, while they drew 2-2 in the FA Cup round of 32, and then Blackburn won 0-1 in extra time. Without further ado, head over to JefeBet for a full preview of the Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers match.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers EFL Championship Matchday 39 Game on April 1, 2023
- Where: Stadium of Light – Sunderland, England.
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 AM ET
- Moneyline: Birmingham City (+165) / Draw (+205) / Blackburn Rovers (+190).
- Asian Handicap: Birmingham City (-0.25, +115) / Blackburn Rovers (+0.25, -160).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+140) / Under (-180).
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-120).
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Birmingham City
The Birmingham team seems to have secured their spot in the Championship for the next season, but their performance has left much to be desired throughout the whole competition. The Blues, led by John Eustace, have won two games, drawn once, and lost one in their last four matches. However, their record in the last nine games hasn’t been any better, with four wins, one draw, and four losses.
Currently, they stand at the 17th place in the standings, which is 15 points away from the promotion playoffs and nine points above the relegation zone, occupied by Huddersfield.
With eight games left to play, Birmingham cannot afford to be complacent, especially considering their defense, which is the eighth worst in the league, having conceded 50 goals, nine of which in the last seven matches.
To avoid any last-minute surprises, the Blues need to improve their performance at home, where they have only managed to secure 23 points out of 57 possible. In their last five home games, they have suffered two defeats, which is the sixth-worst home record in the league.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): John Ruddy; Harlee Dean, Kevin Long, Auston Trusty, Maxime Colin; Alfie Chong, Krystian Bielik, Juninho Bacuna, Reda Khadra; George Hall, Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Betting on Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers continues their impressive climb up the Championship standings, and while reaching the direct promotion spots to the Premier League seems complex, they currently hold a spot in the playoffs to return to the first division.
In their last ten games, the team has only lost once and, during that period, they managed to string together eight games without a defeat. This performance has propelled them to the fifth spot on the table with 61 points. They are nine points away from Sheffield United, who occupy the second spot for direct promotion, while also defending their four-point lead over Norwich, who are outside the playoff zone.
Except for the 3-2 defeat against Stoke City, the defense has been the mainstay of the team led by Norwegian Jon Dahl Tomasson, as no opponent has scored more than one goal in their last 10 games played.
They must maintain this level of performance on the road as well, where they have struggled defensively, conceding 28 goals and scoring only 18. It’s no surprise that they have only managed two wins in their last ten away games.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Aynsley Pears; Joe Rankin-Costello, Hayden Carter, Dominic Hyam, Harry Pickering; Lewis Travis, Tyler Morton; Ryan Hedges, Sammie Szmodics, Ben Brereton; Sam Gallagher.
JefeBet Prediction
Blackburn have not played well away this season, but they are one of the hottest teams in the Championship in the last ten rounds and with a win they can cement their place in the promotion playoffs.
Their defense has been really solid in the aforementioned period, even against teams in the upper part of the standings. In addition, let’s remember that this time they will face a Birmingham team that is among the 10 worst scorers in the championship.
For their part, the Blues have won their last two home games, but these victories came against teams that are closer to relegation than to the middle of the standings. Another fact that favors Blackburn is that in the last seven direct matches, they have not lost against Birmingham, including a draw and an extra time victory in the FA Cup.
Records that lead us to think that we can not miss a great betting line as is the Blackburn Rovers moneyline. At DraftKings the same pays (+190), so you can win $190 for every $100 you bet.
Prediction: Blackburn Rovers wins (BIR 1 – BLA 2)
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