Birmingham City vs Watford Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26
England’s Midlands heartland gears up to host Hertfordshire-based outfit
St. Andrew’s in Birmingham gears up to host the EFL Championship matchweek 18 fixture, where Birmingham City FC will play Watford.
Birmingham are placed ninth in the EFL Championship points table, and a win could take them to the fourth spot. They are led by Welsh gaffer Chris Davies. They are coming after a 1-1 draw over West Brom. Their last home game resulted in a 4-1 win over Norwich City.
The Hornets’ obsession with the 14th spot doesn’t seem to fade away as the Hertfordshire outfit finished 14th and 15th in the last two seasons and are now ranked 14th. They are led by Spanish gaffer Javi Garcia, who has previously managed teams like Leeds United, Valencia, and returned to Watford for his second stint after seven years.
Kick-off:
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: St. Andrew’s
- Date: Tuesday, December 2
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: Adam Herczeg
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Christopher Klarer (Birmingham)
The Austrian centre back has been one of the best players for Birmingham so far. He has previously donned jerseys of Southampton and rendered his services to German clubs like Darmstadt and Düsseldorf before heading to Birmingham last year. He has scored once and featured in all 17 games for the home team.
Imran Louza (Watford)
The French-born Moroccan midfielder has played for Nantes before making a move to Vicarge Road in 2021. Since then, he has served a loan spell at Lorient last season. He will be keen to find his name in the scoresheet in the next game. He has scored six goals and given 4 assists in 16 games for Watford.
Match Facts
- Troy Deeney is the highest scorer in this fixture.
- Birmingham are winless in the last seven fixtures against Watford
- A win could take the home team to the top four
Birmingham vs Watford: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw – 27/10 with bet365
- Jay Stansfield to score first – 13/10 with bet365
- Birmingham 1-1 Watford – 11/2 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Birmingham will miss out on the services of Willum Willumsson, Scott Wright, and Lee Buchanan.
Meanwhile, the Hornets are set to miss Rocco Vata, Kwadwo Baah, and Caleb Wiley in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 45
Birmingham won: 14
Watford won: 23
Draws: 08
Predicted Lineups
Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Beadle (GK); Iwata, Neumann, Klarer, Cochrane; Doyle, Paik; Roberts, Stansfield, Gray; Ducksch
Watford predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Baxter (GK); Ngakia, Keben, Pollock, Bola; Kyprianou, Louza, Kayembe; Maamma, Kjerrumgaard, Doumbia
Match Prediction
Both teams would be eager for a win. Looking at the recent form of both teams, we expect this game to end in a stalemate. An early goal from the home team and a late equaliser from Watford is likely.
Prediction: Birmingham 1-1 Watford
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: CBS Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+
When and where is Birmingham vs Watford EFL Championship match?
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Andrews, England. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch EFL Championship in UK?
Sky Sports TV and Sky Sports+ will stream all the games for the fans in the UK.
Where and how to watch EFL Championship in India?
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