Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City Prediction: The Tigers could pull a surprise stunt against the Sky Blues

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 August 2025

The EFL Championship continues as Blackburn Rovers face off against Birmingham City at Ewood Park on Saturday. Both teams failed to win their opening game, and both sides are expected to fight for all the points. For Birmingham City, they have been at the top of their game, while the hosts will have to be at their best to get anything away from this matchup.

Blackburn Rovers FC: form and statistics

The Riversiders, who wrapped up the previous campaign in seventh place, began this season with a defeat away from home. Blackburn Rovers were the underdog, and there was no doubt about it as they were threatened several times by West Bromwich Albion, who broke the deadlock after fifteen minutes of play. Both sides created loads of chances, but it was West Bromwich Albion who wanted it more. It wasn’t a good game for Blackburn Rovers, who managed just (1) shot at goal in the entire game. The (1-0) loss was a devastating one, and Blackburn Rovers are expected to respond positively against the guests.

Valerian Ismael’s men also lost at home against Bradford in the EFL Cup first leg, and they’ll need a miracle to advance to the next round. 

Blackburn Rovers have not been able to replicate last season’s form, and with back-to-back losses already this campaign, they’ll need to be at the top of their game to secure the maximum points. 

Blackburn Rovers team news

The Riversiders are yet to get themselves together, and it’ll take time for them to make things happen. Blackburn Rovers have a full team available for this game. 

Blackburn Rovers’ potential starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Toth; Ribeiro, McLoughlin, Hyam, Alebiousu; Travis, Trondetad; Neve, Henriksson, Hedges; Ohashi

Head coach: Valerian Ismael

Birmingham City FC: form and statistics

The Blues began their league campaign with a (1-1) share of the spoils on their home ground. Birmingham City started the first half without a bite, the same as Ipswich Town, and the halftime ended in a draw. Birmingham City improved massively after the break and finally broke the deadlock in the 56th minute. They kept applying pressure; however, they conceded a penalty in the 95th minute. Birmingham City failed to protect their lead, and they were exposed at the back after Ipswich Town threatened in the final few seconds. 

Immediately after the stalemate, Birmingham City secured a deserved (2-1) victory over Sheffield United in the EFL. Birmingham City scored in both halves, while they conceded once in the second period.

Birmingham City got promoted this season, and they have been at the top of their game. 

Birmingham City Team News

The guests are expected to maintain the same formation since it has worked in their last two matches.

Birmingham City Potential Starting Eleven (4-2-3-1)

Allsop—Osayi Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, Cocherane—Iwata, Paik—Gray, Stansfield, Anderson—Furuhashi

Head coach: Chris Davies

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City: head to head statistics

Blackburn Rovers have won seven, while Birmingham City have recorded two wins and a game ending in a tie over their previous ten meetings. Blackburn Rovers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three meetings. 

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City: Betting Tips & Odds

• Birmingham City have scored first in five of their last six games. Birmingham City to score first, which is available for 1.86 on the Betway bookmaker Website.
• Less than ten corners have surfaced in five of their last six games. You can try out less than 10.5 corners, which is available for 1.61 on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Fewer than two goals have surfaced in six of their last seven Blackburn Rovers matches. You can try out a total of less than 2.5 goals for 1.67, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Birmingham City are unbeaten in their previous three matches. You can try out an away win, which is available for 2.30 on the Betway bookmaker website.

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City match prediction 16 August 2025

Birmingham City have shown some signs of improvement, especially in terms of dictating play. They have won a game and drawn once in their last competitive games. 

Blackburn Rovers are yet to find their rhythm as they have lost back-to-back matches since the season began. Things haven’t been going in the right direction, and they’ll be keen to bounce back. 

Birmingham City are the favorite in this matchup as they have been playing excellently since the league began. They have scored in their last two matches, but they must be careful against Blackburn Rovers, who have not lost ten times against Birmingham City. 

My betting tip for this game is for Birmingham City to win either half at a coefficient of 1.75 on the Betway bookmaker.

My match prediction is a BTTS with a coefficient of 1.87 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My final prediction is for the guest to score a coefficient of 2.15 before the break on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Good luck!