Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Middlesbrough have been on better run

Birmingham is ready to welcome Middlesbrough on Monday evening. Middlesbrough has won four out of their last five league away games against Birmingham City. Would Birmingham be able to bounce back this time?

Birmingham City’s Form

Birmingham's home form is a matter of concern this season (W4 L4 D5) as they managed to win on four occasions out of 13. They lost in their previous home game against Hull City (0-1). In their 13 home league games, the Blues scored 16 goals against their visitors and conceded 13 in return.

Birmingham's away performance is poor as well as they just managed (W4 D4 L4) to win on four occasions out of twelve. With 32 points in 25 games, Birmingham is sitting in the 16th position. They have netted 26 goals this season and conceded 26 in return.

Scott Hogan is the team’s top scorer with 9 goals followed by Auston Trusty (3) and Troy Deeney (5) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions. 

Birmingham City’s possible lineup

Ruddy; Sanderson, Roberts, Trusty; Colin; Bacuna, Bielik, Mejbri, Longelo; Chong, Deeney. 

Middlesbrough Form

Middlesbrough's away performance is a matter of concern this season as they managed (W5 D1 L7) to win on five occasions out of 13. After losing against Burnley Middlesbrough bounced back with a win in their previous away game against Blackburn (2-1). In their 13 away league games, Middlesbrough scored 21 goals against their hosts and conceded 20 in return.

Middlesbrough's home performance seems decent this season as they managed (W5 D5 L2) to win on five occasions out of twelve. With 36 points in 25 games, Middlesbrough is sitting in the 6th position. They have netted 38 goals this season and conceded 32 in return.

Chuba Apkom is the team’s top scorer with 12 goals followed by Duncan Watmore (5) and Matt Crooks (4) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Middlesbrough’s possible lineup

Steffen; Smith, Fry, Lenihan, Giles; Howson, Hackney; McGree, Akpom, Fross; Crooks. 

Birmingham vs Middlesbrough expert tips

Middlesbrough has the upper hand over Birmingham as they defeated them in their previous 2 visits last season. Birmingham’s current home form could cost them another loss in the upcoming game. After analyzing all the facts, we are anticipating Middlesbrough to win the game. In this match, we can expect less than 2.5 goals as both teams have scored less than 3 goals in a face-to-face contest.