Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Birmingham City have demonstrated their effectiveness at home, securing two 1-0 victories in their last five league games. However, their away form has been poor, with three consecutive losses. 

This inconsistency could affect their confidence, but playing at home might give them the boost they need to perform well against Sheffield Wednesday. Their recent results suggest they will need to be defensively sound and capitalise on any scoring opportunities.

• Loss: 0-3 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (H)

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws, one win, and two losses in their last five league matches. Their struggles at home, following losses in their previous two games, could be a concern as they travel to Birmingham.

However, their ability to draw games shows they can stay competitive, which might help them in this match. Their performance will likely depend on how well they can adapt to playing away from home.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

The head-to-head record between Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday shows a closely contested rivalry. In their most recent encounter, Sheffield Wednesday won 2-0, but Birmingham City secured a 2-1 victory in their previous meeting. 

The teams have had mixed results in their last five encounters, with each side winning twice and one draw. This suggests that the upcoming match could be another competitive and unpredictable affair.

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Birmingham City (09 Feb 2024)

• Birmingham City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (25 Nov 2023)

• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Birmingham City (20 Feb 2021)

• Birmingham City 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday (17 Oct 2020)

• Birmingham City 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday (22 Feb 2020)

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Jack Robinson (Suspended) - Out

• Lee Buchanan (Knee) - Out

• Kesji Anderson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Marvin Ducksch (Knock) - Doubt

• Willum Thor Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Gui Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Allsop, Osayi-Samuel, Clarer, Cashin. Laird, Paik, Iwata, Gray, Doyle, Koumas, Stansfield

Birmingham City's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defence with Klarer and Cashin, while relying on the attacking prowess of Stansfield and Koumas to create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Otegbayo, Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Cadamarteri, Ugbo

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted lineup indicates a balanced approach, with Bannan and Ingelsson in midfield to control the game, while Ugbo and Cadamarteri look to exploit any gaps in Birmingham's defence.

• Koumas vs Iorfa: This duel will see Birmingham's attacking midfielder Koumas trying to outmanoeuvre Sheffield Wednesday's defender Iorfa.

• Iwata vs Bannan: Birmingham's midfielder Iwata will need to outplay Sheffield Wednesday's midfielder Bannan to control the midfield battle.

• Stansfield (Birmingham City): Stansfield's ability to score crucial goals makes him a vital player for Birmingham City.

• Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday): Cadamarteri’s goal-scoring threat makes him a key player for Sheffield Wednesday.

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