Birmingham City v Derby County
10 September 2000hrs
Football – England – Championship
Pick Birmingham AH-0.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.64 odds taken 2311 GMT, Thursday 9th September
Friday features action from the Championship with Birmingham City taking on Derby County at St Andrews.
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Birmingham City Preview – Can Blues gain important win?
The return of the Championship following the international break features the clash between Birmingham City and Derby County with Birmingham looking to build upon their 5-0 rout over Luton Town and a point away at Barnsley in a 1-1 draw just before the break.
Birmingham have lost just one of their opening five games of this new Championship season which was at home to Bournemouth but victories over Sheffield United and Luton Town will bring The Blues plenty of confidence.
In addition, the recent signing of former Watford striker, Troy Deeney, was an inspired move by manager, Lee Bowyer, and he’ll add much-needed firepower to Birmingham’s forward line.
Derby County Preview – Can Rams continue stubborn run?
Against all odds on and off the field, Derby County have made a decent start to this new Championship season amidst transfer embargo’s and the threat of a points deduction as The Rams have also suffered just the one defeat so far this season.
That loss came in the shape of a 2-1 loss away at Peterborough United but a 1-0 win on the road at Hull City along with points picked up in draws with Huddersfield Town, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest have helped the visitors into a respectable 15th place on the Championship table.
However, Derby’s results away from home have been fragile to say the least as Wayne Rooney’s side have managed just one win from their last 11 away games, losing nine of these, so this could be another tough outing for the east midlands club.
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Birmingham City v Derby County
Key Facts – Birmingham City v Derby County Tip
- Birmingham have lost just 1 of their 5 matches to date
- Derby have managed just 1 win from their last 11 away games
- Derby have kept just 2 clean sheets in these last 11 away games
Birmingham will be boosted by the arrival of Deeney and the hosts may well sneak all three points here as a result.
The best betting odds for Birmingham City v Derby County
Birmingham to win: 1.92 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.34 at Marathonbet
Derby to win: 4.60 at Marathonbet
