West Brom vs Birmingham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for West Brom vs Birmingham in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: West Brom vs Birmingham
• Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: The Hawthorns

West Brom, coming off a narrow loss to Coventry, will be eager to bounce back at home. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five games, but they've shown they can score, as evidenced by their victory over Oxford United. The Baggies might look to exploit their attacking options, particularly through the likes of Price and Heggebø, to break down Birmingham's defence.

Birmingham, on the other hand, have been in fine form, securing three wins in their last five matches, including a convincing 4-1 victory over Norwich. Their ability to score freely, as seen in their recent home games, could pose a significant threat to West Brom. However, their away form has been less impressive, which might give West Brom some hope of capitalising on any defensive lapses.

West Brom's recent form has been a mixed bag, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent loss to Coventry, despite scoring twice, highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.

This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Birmingham, but their home win against Oxford United shows they can be effective in front of goal. They'll need to tighten up at the back to stand a chance against a high-scoring Birmingham side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Coventry (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Oxford United (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Ipswich (A)

Birmingham have been in excellent form, winning three of their last five games, including a dominant 4-1 victory over Norwich. Their ability to score heavily at home is a testament to their attacking prowess, but their away form has been less convincing, with a loss to Middlesbrough.

This could be a concern as they travel to face West Brom, but their recent performances suggest they have the firepower to challenge any defence. If they can maintain their attacking momentum, they could pose a significant threat to West Brom.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 4-1 vs Norwich (H)

• 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)

The head-to-head record between West Brom and Birmingham shows a slight edge to Birmingham, with four wins in the last five encounters. The most recent match, a friendly, saw Birmingham triumph 4-1, while West Brom's last victory was a 1-0 win in February 2024.

This history suggests Birmingham might have the psychological advantage going into the game, but West Brom will be keen to turn the tide at home.

Recent Results

• Birmingham 4-1 West Brom (03 Aug 2024) - Friendlies Clubs

• West Brom 1-0 Birmingham (03 Feb 2024)

• Birmingham 3-1 West Brom (06 Oct 2023)

• Birmingham 2-0 West Brom (10 Feb 2023)

• West Brom 2-3 Birmingham (14 Sep 2022)

• Jayson Molumby (Suspended) - Out

• George Campbell (Groin) - Doubt

• Jed Wallace (Calf) - Doubt

• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Doubt

• Seung-Ho Paik (Shoulder) - Out

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Griffiths (GK), Campbell (DF), Phillips (DF), Mepham (DF), Taylor (DF), Diakite (MF), Mowatt (MF), Johnston (AT), Price (MF), Grant (MF), Heggebø (AT)

West Brom's predicted lineup suggests an attacking focus, with Heggebø leading the line. Their recent form indicates a need for defensive solidity, which will be crucial against a potent Birmingham attack.

• 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 emphasises their attacking strength, with Gray and Ducksch likely to be key in breaking down West Brom's defence. Their recent form suggests they will look to exploit their scoring ability, but they must be wary of West Brom's potential to counter-attack.

• Price vs Klarer: This will be a crucial battle between West Brom's attacking threat and Birmingham's defensive solidity.

• Diakite vs Stansfield: The midfield duel between West Brom's Diakite and Birmingham's Stansfield could be pivotal in controlling the game's tempo.

• Heggebø (West Brom): Heggebø's role as a forward for West Brom makes him a key player to watch, given his potential to score crucial goals.

• Gray (Birmingham): Gray's position for Birmingham makes him a vital player, capable of influencing the game with his creativity and goal-scoring ability.

West Brom vs Birmingham at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Coral is predicting that the score will be West Brom 1-2 Birmingham.

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