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

• Stoke set to get back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham

• Birmingham suffered their first loss of the season last time out, but will be confident of upsetting Stoke

• The likes of Demarai Gray and Jay Stansfield could provide moments of real quality

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Stoke City vs Birmingham City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Stoke City vs Birmingham City

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Bet365 Stadium

Match Prediction: Stoke City 2-1 Birmingham City

Stoke City, coming off a strong run of form with three wins in their last four matches, will look to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities against Birmingham City. Their recent victories, notably the wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County, suggest they are well-positioned to control the game's tempo and exploit any defensive weaknesses in Birmingham's lineup.

Birmingham City, on the other hand, have shown resilience with two wins and a draw in their last four games. They will likely adopt a more defensive approach, aiming to counter-attack and capitalise on any mistakes from Stoke. However, their loss to Leicester City indicates they might struggle against a well-organised team like Stoke, especially if they fail to maintain a solid defensive structure.

Stoke City's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in their last four league matches, showcasing their ability to score goals and secure victories. Their only loss came against West Bromwich Albion at home. 

Still, their previous league performances, notably the 3-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday and the 3-1 victory over Derby County, demonstrate their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Those positive results should give them confidence heading into the match against Birmingham City, where they will aim to build on the promising start to the season. 

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (H)

Birmingham City have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four games. Their victories over Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers demonstrate their competitiveness, but the losses to Leicester City and the draw against Ipswich Town highlight their inconsistency. 

This up-and-down form could make it challenging for them to match Stoke City's intensity and organisation, potentially leading to a tough afternoon for the visitors. 

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)

Historically, the head-to-head record between Stoke City and Birmingham City has been closely contested, with Birmingham winning two of the last five encounters and Stoke winning one, with two draws. This suggests that while Birmingham may have a slight edge, the matches between these two teams are often closely fought and unpredictable.

Recent Championship Results

• Stoke City 1-2 Birmingham City (20 Jan 2024)

• Birmingham City 1-3 Stoke City (26 Dec 2023)

• Birmingham City 0-0 Stoke City (10 Apr 2023)

• Stoke City 1-2 Birmingham City (05 Nov 2022)

• Stoke City 2-2 Birmingham City (19 Feb 2022)

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

• Lamine Cisse (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Kanya Fujimoto (Knee) - Doubt

• Alex Cochrane (Knock) - Doubt

• Johansson, Tchamadeu, Lawal, Wilmot, Cresswell, Baker, Seko, Manhoef, Bae, Thomas, Mubama

Stoke City's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and utilising their attacking options, with players like Bae and Manhoef likely to be key in breaking down Birmingham's defence. The inclusion of experienced players like Cresswell and Baker should provide the necessary stability and leadership to control the game's tempo.

New signing, Slovakian midfielder Tomas Rigo, is available to feature after making a deadline day move from Banik Ostrava.

• Allsop, Osayi-Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, Laird, Willumsson, Iwata, Paik, Gray, Stansfield, Furuhashi

Birmingham City's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on their defensive structure, with players like Klarer and Neumann expected to hold the fort at the back. Their attacking threat will likely come from the likes of Gray and Osayi-Samuel, who will need to be clinical in their counter-attacks to pose a real challenge to Stoke.

Deadline-day signings Jack Robinson and Patrick Roberts will both be looking to make their City's debuts in this clash.

• Lewis Baker vs Seung-ho Paik: Baker's midfield control will be crucial for Stoke, while Paik's ability to disrupt and transition play will be key for Birmingham.

• Divin Mubama vs Christoph Klarer: Mubama's goal-scoring threat will test Klarer's defensive capabilities, making this a pivotal battle in the match.

• Jun-ho Bae (Stoke City): Bae's creativity and flair in midfield could be the difference-maker for Stoke.

• Demarai Gray (Birmingham City): Gray's pace and directness on the counter-attack will be vital for Birmingham's chances of scoring.

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