Birmingham vs Norwich: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Birmingham vs Norwich in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Birmingham vs Norwich

• Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

Birmingham come into this match with a mixed bag of results, showing strong home form with back-to-back 4-0 victories against Millwall and Portsmouth. Their away form has been less convincing, with losses to Middlesbrough and Bristol City, suggesting they might struggle on the road. However, their win against Preston away from home indicates they can rise to the challenge when needed. Given their attacking prowess at home, Birmingham will likely look to exploit Norwich's recent defensive frailties.

Norwich, on the other hand, have been struggling, with four losses in their last five games, including a home defeat to Leicester. Their only point came from a draw against Sheffield Wednesday, indicating a lack of consistency. Norwich's recent form suggests they might be vulnerable at the back, which could be a significant concern against a Birmingham side that has shown they can score freely. The Canaries will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to get anything from this game.

Birmingham's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with two 4-0 victories against Millwall and Portsmouth, showcasing their ability to dominate at St. Andrew's. However, their away performances have been less convincing, with losses to Middlesbrough and Bristol City. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but their recent win against Preston on the road suggests they can still perform away from home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Portsmouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Preston (A)

Norwich have been struggling to find their footing, with four losses and one draw in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly poor, with losses to Leicester and Hull City, indicating a lack of defensive solidity. The draw against Sheffield Wednesday away from home is their only positive result in recent weeks, but it's clear they need to improve their consistency. Norwich's recent form suggests they might be vulnerable against a Birmingham side that has shown they can score freely.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby (A)

The head-to-head record between Birmingham and Norwich shows a closely contested rivalry. Birmingham secured a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter in May 2024, while Norwich won the previous meeting 2-0 in September 2023. Earlier results show a dominance for Norwich, who have won four of the last five meetings between these two.

Recent Championship Results

• Birmingham 1-0 Norwich (04 May 2024)

• Norwich 2-0 Birmingham (30 Sep 2023)

• Norwich 3-1 Birmingham (21 Feb 2023)

• Birmingham 1-2 Norwich (30 Aug 2022)

• Birmingham 1-3 Norwich (23 Feb 2021)

• Seung-Ho Paik (Shoulder) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Doubt

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Ante Crnac (Knee) - Out

• Pape Diallo (Hip) - Out

• Gabe Forsyth (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Jeffrey Schlupp (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Liam Gibbs (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Jack Stacey (Head) - Doubt

• Lucien Mahavo (Hip) - Doubt

• José Córdoba (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Anis Slimane (Hip) - Doubt

• Ben Chrisene (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Iwata (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Leonard (MF), Roberts (MF), Stansfield (MF), Gray (MF), Ducksch (AT)

Birmingham's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while utilising their attacking midfielders to create scoring opportunities. With players like Roberts and Ducksch in the lineup, they will look to exploit any defensive weaknesses in the Norwich backline.

• Fixture: Birmingham vs Norwich

• Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK), Fisher (DF), Medic (DF), Darling (DF), McLean (MF), Mattsson (MF), Topic (MF), Makama (MF), Kvistgaarden (MF), Schwartau (MF), Sargent (AT)

Norwich's predicted lineup indicates a need to shore up their defence, with Darling and Medic at the back. Their midfield, led by Mattsson and Schwartau, will be crucial in controlling the game and supporting the attack led by Sargent.

• Fixture: Birmingham vs Norwich

• Marvin Ducksch vs Harry Darling: This will be a key battle between Birmingham's attacking threat Ducksch and Norwich's defender Darling, who will need to be at his best to contain the forward.

• Tommy Doyle vs Pelle Mattsson: The midfield duel between Birmingham's Doyle and Norwich's Mattsson could be pivotal, with both players likely to influence the flow of the game.

• Patrick Roberts (Birmingham): Roberts is a key player for Birmingham, providing creativity and a goal-scoring threat from midfield.

• Oscar Schwartau (Norwich): Schwartau is crucial for Norwich, offering both defensive solidity and the ability to contribute to the attack from midfield.

• Birmingham vs Norwich at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 22 November 2025 isn't being broadcast live for viewers in the UK

• Coral is predicting that the score will be Birmingham 2-1 Norwich in this match

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