Preview: Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26
Can North Yorkshire outfit extend their streak to seven consecutive wins against Birmingham?
St. Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham gears up to host the EFL Championship matchweek 35 fixture, in which the home team, Birmingham City, will lock horns against Middlesbrough FC.
The home team are placed tenth in the Championship points table, and a win could take them to the seventh spot. They are coming after a recent defeat to Millwall. They are led by Chris Davies, who will be keen to clinch a home win against a tough opponent from North Yorkshire.
From mid-table finishes in the last two seasons to competing strongly for a direct spot in the English top flight, the North Yorkshire outfit are in sublime form. Their recent dip in form saw the point deficit with the table toppers go up to five. They are led by former Hammarby gaffer Kim Hellberg.
Kick-off:
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: St. Andrew’s Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, 3 March
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)
The Spanish winger has played for Alaves in the La Liga before making a move to Pittsburgh of the South with Birmingham City FC. The Zaragoza-born winger will be tasked with the responsibility of making those overlapping runs from the flanks and creating chances.
Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
The English winger has plied his trade with teams like Swansea City, Plymouth Argyle and Lincoln City before finding his new home in North Yorkshire. He has been a dominating presence from the flanks and will be keen to score in the next game. In 33 games, he has scored 11 goals and given 5 assists as well.
Match Facts
- Joe Bradford is the highest scorer in this fixture.
- The last time Birmingham City defeated Middlesbrough was back in 2021.
- Middlesbrough are on a run of six consecutive wins in this fixture.
Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough: Betting Tips and Odds
- Middlesbrough to win – 13/8 with bet365
- Morgan Whittaker to score – 15/8 with bet365
- Birmingham City 1-2 Middlesbrough – 9/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Birmingham will miss out on the services of Lee Buchanan and Jhon Solis, who picked up a red card in the last game.
Meanwhile, the away team will miss Alfie Jones and George Edmundson.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 110
Birmingham won: 41
Middlesbrough won: 41
Draws: 28
Predicted Lineups
Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Beadle (GK); Osayi Samuel, Klarer, Panzo, Wagner; Iwata, Fujimoto; Vicente, Stansfield, Osman; Flyger
Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Brynn (GK); Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett; Browne, Morris, Hackney, McGree; Whittaker, Conway
Match Prediction
Looking at Middlesbrough’s urgency to win and keep their title hopes alive, we expect the game to end in the North Yorkshire outfit’s favour with a slight margin.
Prediction: Birmingham City 1-2 Middlesbrough
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: CBS Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+
When and where is the Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough EFL Championship match?
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at Birmingham, England. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in the UK?
Sky Sports TV and Sky Sports+ will stream all the games for the fans in the UK.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in India?
The FanCode app and website will provide live streaming of all EFL Championship matches in India.
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