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Derby vs Birmingham

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Championship 2025/2026 Pride Park, Derby
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Match Events

32'
Osman I.
43' Event
Brewster R.
Assist: Murkin D.
48'
Panzo J.

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

13%
Derby
17%
Draws
70%
Birmingham
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Birmingham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Birmingham carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 70% — 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Derby Clean Sheet 14%
Birmingham Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derby Birmingham
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 13 14
Draws 1 7
Losses 13 8
Goals Scored 1.25 1.88
Goals Conceded 1.38 0.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 0.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 21, 2026 Championship
Derby vs Birmingham
1:0
Dec 26, 2025 Championship
Birmingham vs Derby
1:1
Jan 30, 2022 Championship
Derby vs Birmingham
2:2
Sep 10, 2021 Championship
Birmingham vs Derby
2:0
Apr 24, 2021 Championship
Derby vs Birmingham
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Derby Compare

Top Goalscorer Brewster R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Birmingham Compare

Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Derby 15 / 100
Birmingham 77 / 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
Derby Birmingham

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BIR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Derby scored in 93% of their last 27 games.

Birmingham let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Derby remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Derby VS Birmingham
1.25 Goals Scored 1.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 0.63
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Derby

(Home)
28 Jul
Derby
1 : 2
Valencia
24 Jul
Freiburg
3 : 1
Derby
17 Jul
Alfreton
0 : 2
Derby
02 May
Derby
1 : 2
Sheffield Utd
25 Apr
QPR
2 : 3
Derby
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Birmingham

(Away)
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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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)