Match Overview
The upcoming match between Birmingham and Sheffield Wednesday is scheduled to take place on November 25, 2023, at St Andrew’s Stadium. It will be a Championship fixture in the regular season, and the odds for this match are as follows: Birmingham (2.12), Draw (3.35), Sheffield Wednesday (3.59).
Historical Face-Off
When looking at the historical face-off between these two teams, it is evident that their encounters have been closely contested affairs. In their last eight meetings, there has never been a margin of victory greater than two goals.
Their most recent clash took place on February 20, 2021, in the Championship when Birmingham emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Overall, Birmingham holds a slight advantage in recent matches against Sheffield Wednesday.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Birmingham has had an inconsistent run of form recently, winning just one out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have struggled defensively during this period, conceding an average of two goals per game.
In the Championship standings, Birmingham currently sits in 18th position with 19 points from 16 matches played. Their home form has been relatively solid so far this season, with four wins and three draws from eight matches at St Andrew’s Stadium.
In their most recent match against Sunderland in the Championship on November 11th, Birmingham suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat away from home. However, they did manage to find the back of the net through Kōji Miyoshi’s goal in the 30th minute.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Sheffield Wednesday has endured a challenging campaign so far and finds themselves rooted to the bottom of the Championship table with just six points from their first sixteen matches.
Their away form has been particularly concerning, with seven defeats and only one draw from their eight matches on the road. They have struggled to score goals, finding the net just three times in those eight away fixtures.
In their most recent match against Millwall on November 11th, Sheffield Wednesday suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat at home. This result further highlights their struggles both defensively and offensively this season.
Key Players Spotlight
For Birmingham, Jay Stansfield has been a standout performer in recent matches. The attacker has scored five goals and provided one assist so far this season, making him a key threat in the final third. Additionally, Kōji Miyoshi has also shown his quality with three goals and two assists.
Sheffield Wednesday will be looking towards Michael Smith to provide them with some much-needed firepower upfront. The attacker has contributed three goals this season and will be hoping to add to his tally against Birmingham.
Statistical Insights
When comparing the statistics of both teams, it is clear that Birmingham holds an advantage over Sheffield Wednesday in terms of recent form and league position. However, it is important to note that past encounters between these teams have often been closely contested affairs.
Birmingham’s home form could prove crucial in this match as they have been relatively strong at St Andrew’s Stadium this season. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday’s poor away record suggests they may struggle once again on their travels.
Match Prediction: Birmingham 2 – 1 Sheffield Wednesday
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, key players’ performances, and statistical insights, it is predicted that Birmingham will emerge victorious in this match against Sheffield Wednesday. The final scoreline is expected to be Birmingham 2 – 1 Sheffield Wednesday (score prediction).
