Southampton vs Birmingham City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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

• Fixture: Southampton vs Birmingham City

• Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: St. Mary's Stadium

Southampton come into this match with a strong run of form, having won four out of their last five games. Their only recent blemish was a narrow loss to Millwall away from home, but they've shown resilience and attacking prowess, particularly in their convincing victories over Leicester City and Charlton Athletic. With a solid backline and a potent attack led by Adam Armstrong, Southampton should be confident in their ability to control the game and create scoring opportunities.

Birmingham City, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with their recent results showing a mix of wins, a draw, and a loss. Their home form has been particularly strong, but they'll need to be wary of Southampton's attacking threat. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Tommy Doyle's influence potentially key for Birmingham. However, given Southampton's current momentum and home advantage, they might just edge this encounter.

Southampton have been in excellent form recently, winning four out of their last five matches. Their only loss came against Millwall away from home, but they bounced back strongly with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City at home. This run of form, including convincing wins against Charlton Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday, suggests a team brimming with confidence and momentum heading into this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester City (H)

• Win: 5-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

Birmingham City have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. They've managed to secure three wins, including a strong 4-0 victory over Millwall at home, but also suffered a loss to Middlesbrough away and a draw against West Bromwich Albion. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but their ability to perform well at home could give them a boost.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Watford (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Millwall (H)

The head-to-head record between Southampton and Birmingham City shows a competitive history, with Southampton winning three of the last five encounters. The most recent match saw Southampton edge out Birmingham City 4-3 away from home, while their last home game against Birmingham resulted in a 3-1 victory. However, Birmingham did manage a 1-0 win in their earlier meetings, indicating they can pose a threat.

Recent Championship Results

• Birmingham City 3-4 Southampton (02 Mar 2024)
• Southampton 3-1 Birmingham City (28 Oct 2023)
• Birmingham City 0-0 Southampton (04 Feb 2012)
• Southampton 4-1 Birmingham City (18 Sep 2011)
• Birmingham City 1-0 Southampton (07 Mar 2009)

• Mads Roerslev (Knee) - Out

• Ross Stewart (Hamstring) - Out

• Shea Charles (Hamstring) - Out

• Samuel Edozie (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Elias Jelert (Hip) - Doubt

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Bazunu (GK), Stephens (DF), Harwood-Bellis (DF), Wood (DF), Fellows (MF), Jander (MF), Bragg (MF), Manning (MF), Azaz (AT), Robinson (AT), Armstrong (AT)

Southampton are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, and Wood forming a solid defensive trio. The midfield quartet of Manning, Fellows, Jander, and Bragg will provide both defensive stability and creative outlets, supporting the attacking trio of Armstrong, Azaz, and Robinson.

• Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Osayi-Samuel (DF), Klarer (DF), Neumann (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Paik (MF), Roberts (MF), Stansfield (MF), Gray (MF), Ducksch (AT)

Birmingham City are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Klarer, Neumann, Cochrane, and Osayi-Samuel forming the backline. The midfield duo of Doyle and Paik will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo, while Gray, Roberts, and Stansfield will look to support the lone striker, Ducksch, in breaking down Southampton's defence.

• Azaz vs Klarer: Azaz's creativity and movement will be tested against Klarer's defensive solidity.

• Jander vs Paik: Jander's ability to influence the game from midfield will be crucial against Paik's ball-winning skills.

• Armstrong (Southampton): Armstrong's goal-scoring prowess and movement off the ball make him a constant threat.

• Doyle (Birmingham City): Doyle's control and distribution in midfield will be vital for Birmingham's chances.

Southampton vs Birmingham City at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 06 December 2025, will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3 PM blackout.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Southampton 2-1 Birmingham City.

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