The Championship heads to Birmingham on as Birmingham City host Blackburn Rovers FC at St Andrews Trillion Trophy Stadium – kick-off at . The hosts, currently 11. in the table with points, last faced Derby County F.C. and suffered a defeat at 1 - 0. The visitors Blackburn Rovers FC hold 19. place with points and drew their last outing 0 - 0 against Middlesbrough F.C.. Our probability-based forecast currently favours the hosts claiming all three points at 41%.
Our Best Betting Tips for Matchday 40 of the Championship
Three-Way BetBirmingham City4/54/5·JettBetT&C's apply | +18Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 Goals7/107/10·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18★ Expert TipExpert TipUnder 2.5 Goals7/107/10·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18
Up to date betting tip thanks to statistics and data analysis
Three-Way BetBirmingham City 41% · X 29% · Blackburn Rovers FC 30%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 44% · No 56%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 38% · Under 62%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 18% · Under 82%Correct Score1-013%1-113%0-111%
The Most Competitive Odds Across All Major Bookmakers
ProbabilityBirmingham City41%Draw29%Blackburn Rovers FC30%
15/1971/2582/25Odd last updated:
4/527/1113/4Odd last updated:
3/45/218/5Odd last updated:
15/1971/2582/25Odd last updated:
4/527/1113/4Odd last updated:
3/45/218/5Odd last updated:Head-to-Head: Recent Form and Key Performance Indicators
Birmingham City Form
Last 5 games
LDWLL
On the previous matchday, Birmingham City went up against Derby County F.C. and suffered a defeat at 1 - 0. The result means there is added pressure to perform in this home fixture.
The last 6 months have seen Birmingham City play 32 competitive matches, winning 11 and losing 11. Of their 16 home games during this stretch, they have won 7 and lost 2. They have scored 43 goals at home and away combined, conceding 41.
Over their last 32 matches, Birmingham City have found the net 43 times — that's 1.34 goals per game on average. They have conceded 41 goals in the same span, with their home form showing 7 wins and 2 defeats from 16 home fixtures.
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
Last 5 games
DWLDL
The most recent game for Blackburn Rovers FC saw them take on Middlesbrough F.C., with the match ending 0 - 0. Sharing the spoils means they will be looking to go one better on their travels. They now make the trip to St Andrews Trillion Trophy Stadium for this Championship clash.
Looking at the past 6 months, Blackburn Rovers FC have taken 9 wins from 33 games – a record that puts their current form into perspective ahead of this trip to St Andrews Trillion Trophy Stadium. Their away games during this period have produced 5 victories and 7 defeats. On average they have scored 0.94 and conceded 1.24 goals per game.
A closer look at Blackburn Rovers FC's last 33 games reveals a side that has scored 31 goals and conceded 41. Their away performances stand out: 5 wins from 15 away fixtures, with 7 defeats — averaging 0.94 goals scored and 1.24 conceded per game.
Stats per Game
Birmingham City Blackburn Rovers FC
Goals scored
Corners
Fouls
Saves
Championship
Championship Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City F.C. | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough F.C. | 39 | 22 | 71 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town F.C. | 38 | 28 | 69 |
| · · · 6 places · · · | ||||
| 10 | Norwich City F.C. | 39 | 6 | 54 |
| 11 | Birmingham City Home | 39 | -1 | 53 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers | 39 | -6 | 53 |
| · · · 5 places · · · | ||||
| 18 | Charlton Athletic F.C. | 39 | -10 | 48 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers FC Away | 39 | -13 | 43 |
| 20 | West Bromwich Albion | 39 | -14 | 43 |
Last Meetings
08/16/2025
Blackburn Rovers FC
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
1-2
02/13/2024
Birmingham City
Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC
1-0
11/29/2023
Blackburn Rovers FC
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
4-2
04/01/2023
Birmingham City
Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC
1-0
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
■ Birmingham City ■ Blackburn Rovers FC



Coventry City F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Ipswich Town F.C.
Norwich City F.C.
Queens Park Rangers
Charlton Athletic F.C.
West Bromwich Albion