Birmingham City v Derby County Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions | Championship

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Birmingham City v Derby County Match Preview

Birmingham City v Derby County Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions – Championship

26 Dec 12:30 – Championship
Venue: St Andrew’s


Birmingham City v Derby County Preview

Birmingham City return to the familiar surroundings of St Andrew’s on Boxing Day looking to arrest a recent wobble in Championship form after suffering a third defeat in four matches last weekend, going down 3-0 away at Sheffield United. That loss was compounded by the dismissal of midfielder Tommy Doyle, further underlining a difficult afternoon for Chris Davies’ side.

Encouragingly for the hosts, all three of Birmingham’s recent defeats have arrived on their travels, while their home form has been far more reliable. The Blues have lost just once at St Andrew’s all season, collecting six wins and three draws from their 10 home league fixtures, making them a tough proposition on familiar territory.

Derby County make the trip to the West Midlands with added narrative as manager John Eustace returns to face his former club following his controversial dismissal a couple of seasons ago. The Rams arrive unbeaten in their last three matches, picking up draws against Millwall and Portsmouth before a confidence-boosting 3-0 win away at Sheffield Wednesday.

Despite that recent uptick, Derby’s broader form remains inconsistent. Eustace’s men have managed just two wins in their last seven Championship outings, alongside three defeats, and continue to struggle for sustained momentum, particularly away from home.

With Birmingham strong at home and Derby difficult to fully trust on the road, this Boxing Day encounter looks finely balanced, but one where the hosts may just have the edge.

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Current Form Guide
  • Birmingham City have lost just once at home in the Championship this season

  • Birmingham’s last three defeats have all come away from home

  • Derby County are unbeaten in their last three league matches

  • Derby have won just two of their last seven Championship games

  • Birmingham have picked up six home wins so far this season

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Team News

Birmingham City

  • Ethan Laird (hamstring) is ruled out

  • Tommy Doyle is suspended following his red card at Sheffield United

  • Bright Osayi-Samuel is unavailable due to AFCON duty

Derby County

  • Defenders Owen Beck and Max Johnston are doubts

  • Midfielders Lewis Travis and David Ozoh remain sidelined

  • Striker Carlton Morris is expected to miss out through injury

Birmingham City v Derby County Prediction

Birmingham’s strong home record contrasts sharply with Derby’s patchy recent form, and while the Rams arrive unbeaten, their inconsistency away from Pride Park remains a concern. A tight, competitive affair is expected, with goals likely to be limited.

Birmingham City v Derby County Betting Tips

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    • Birmingham City Win or Draw

    • Under 3.5 Total Goals

    • Both Teams To Score – NO

    • Over 2.5 Total Cards

    • Birmingham City Over 3.5 Team Corners

💥 Odds @ 5.00 (bet365)

Conclusion

Birmingham City look well placed to bounce back on home soil against a Derby side that remains unpredictable away from home. Expect a tense, physical Championship clash where chances are at a premium, with the hosts edging proceedings.

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