Birmingham City vs Bournemouth
18th August 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick 1-0 Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/2 odds taken 1645 GMT, Tuesday 17 August
Lee Bowyer’s Birmingham City and Scott Parker’s Bournemouth go head-to-head at St Andrew’s in EFL Championship action on Wednesday night. Both teams have taken four points from a possible six so far, and we should be in for an entertaining encounter in the Midlands. The Cherries are away from home, but Parker’s boys are the bookies’ favourites. Check out the best betting odds and tips for this midweek Championship clash.
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Birmingham City Preview – Can the Blues maintain unbeaten start?
Lee Bowyer’s Birmingham City started their 2021-22 season in the best possible way, winning away from home against Sheffield United, who were a Premier League club last term. Maxime Colin’s goal was enough for a 1-0 triumph at Bramall Lane.
Birmingham followed up the win in Sheffield with a narrow home victory over Colchester United in the first round of the EFL Cup, with Marcel Oakley scoring the only goal. City then drew 0-0 with Stoke City at St Andrew’s on matchday two of the Championship last weekend.
Bowyer will be pleased with the start, especially as his side have kept three league and cup clean sheets along the way. However, Wednesday’s clash against Bournemouth – who are one of the promotion favourites – will be their toughest challenge yet. The hosts are the 19/10 underdogs in this one.
Bournemouth Preview – Can the Cherries make it back-to-back away wins?
Scott Parker started life at Bournemouth with a thumping 5-0 victory over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup. David Brooks (2), Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Christian Saydee were the scorers in that one.
Bournemouth then opened up their Championship campaign with an enthralling 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion at the Vitality Stadium. After taking the lead twice, though, the Cherries should have picked up all three points. Nevertheless, they were winners on matchday two, with goals from Brooks – who was later sent off – and Solanke giving them a 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
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Bournemouth will be expecting to be there or thereabouts in the battle for promotion this season. With that in mind, they should be winning these games. The Cherries are the bookies’ favourites here at 6/4.
Birmingham City vs Bournemouth Betting Advice
Last season, Bournemouth beat Birmingham at the Vitality and at St Andrew’s. They impressed on the road last November, with Brooks scoring a brace, while Arnaut Danjuma was also on target in a 3-1 victory.
It was a five-goal thriller in Dorset, as Danjuma, Jack Wilshere and Billing got the goals in a 3-2 win for the Cherries. Bournemouth have won the last seven meetings, including an 8-0 triumph at St Andrew’s back in October 2014.
Key Facts – Birmingham City vs Bournemouth Betting Tip
- Bournemouth have won seven in a row against the Blues
- Both teams have taken four points from two league games thus far
- Birmingham have yet to concede a goal this season
Birmingham’s defence has been resolute so far, and Bournemouth will have to be at their best to break through on Wednesday. However, we are backing the Dorset club to leave the Midlands with a narrow win. The 1-0 victory is standing out at 13/2.
Philip Billing has made a stunning start to his season, netting in all three matches thus far. The Dane is available at 13/2 to score the first goal of this game.
The best betting odds for Birmingham City vs Bournemouth
Birmingham City to win: 19/10 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Bournemouth to win: 6/4 at Bet365
