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Birmingham vs Blackburn

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Championship 2025/2026 St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham
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Match Events

21'
Forshaw A.
65'
Sub
Osman I. In: Gray D.
Out: Osman I.
65'
Sub
Ducksch M. In: Fujimoto K.
Out: Ducksch M.

AI Match Summary

The Championship 2025/2026 game between Birmingham and Blackburn finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Blackburn.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

80%
Birmingham
11%
Draws
9%
Blackburn
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Birmingham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Birmingham come out ahead of Blackburn on wins alone.
  • 80% — that's where the model lands on Birmingham taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Birmingham Clean Sheet 68%
Blackburn Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Birmingham Blackburn
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 14 8
Draws 7 9
Losses 8 12
Goals Scored 1.88 1
Goals Conceded 0.63 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.63 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 3, 2026 Championship
Birmingham vs Blackburn
0:1
Aug 16, 2025 Championship
Blackburn vs Birmingham
1:2
Feb 13, 2024 Championship
Birmingham vs Blackburn
1:0
Nov 29, 2023 Championship
Blackburn vs Birmingham
4:2
Apr 1, 2023 Championship
Birmingham vs Blackburn
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Birmingham Compare

Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Blackburn Compare

Top Goalscorer Cantwell T.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Birmingham 86 / 100
Blackburn 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Birmingham Blackburn

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BIR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Solid form: Birmingham remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Birmingham scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Blackburn's defensive record shows goals conceded in 69% of 29 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Birmingham VS Blackburn
1.88 Goals Scored 1
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Birmingham

(Home)
25 Jul
Crewe
1 : 2
Birmingham
22 Jul
Burton
0 : 1
Birmingham
15 Jul
Solihull Moors
0 : 3
Birmingham
10 Jul
Birmingham
3 : 1
Huddersfield
02 May
Portsmouth
1 : 1
Birmingham
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Blackburn

(Away)
25 Jul
Strasbourg
0 : 2
Blackburn
22 Jul
Nottingham
3 : 0
Blackburn
18 Jul
Blackburn
3 : 0
Barnsley
11 Jul
Accrington
0 : 0
Blackburn
02 May
Blackburn
0 : 1
Leicester
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Coventry462811797:4595
2Ipswich462315880:4784
3Millwall4624111164:4983
4Southampton4622141082:5680
5Middlesbrough4622141072:4780
6Hull City4621101570:6673
7Wrexham4619141369:6571
8Derby462091767:5969
9Norwich461981963:5665
10Birmingham4617131657:5664
11Swansea4618101857:5964
12Bristol City4617111859:5962
13Sheffield Utd461862266:6660
14Preston4615151655:6260
15QPR4616102061:7358
16Watford4614151753:6557
17Stoke City4615102151:5655
18Portsmouth4614131949:6455
19Charlton4613141944:5853
20Blackburn4613132042:5652
21West Brom4613141948:5851
22Oxford Utd4611142145:5947
23Leicester4612161858:6846
24Sheffield Wed462123229:890
Promotion - Premier League (Main)
Promotion - Championship 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - League One (Main)