A Championship match between Birmingham City and Stoke City will hold on December 26th, 2023, Tuesday at 17:15h (UTC), in England, check the Birmingham City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Birmingham City vs Stoke City will occur
The game takes place in the small St. Andrew’s Stadium stadium, in the city of Birmingham, with a capacity for 29409 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Birmingham City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.76 goals per match.
Birmingham City last match
Birmingham City come from a defeat in the last match. The game against Leicester City, valid for the Championship, ended with a 2-3. The team coached by W. Rooney lined up in the last match with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for them to win, of 6.00 were a sign of it.
The defense suffered the assaults of the rival team by coming out significantly downsized in the duels on the field. The worst in the department is Marc Roberts, constantly struggling in the face of the incursions of the opposing attackers. The performance of the entire team suffers from its lapses in concentration.
Stoke City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Stoke City, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the West Bromwich Albion team with a final score of 1-1.
The favorite to win the match was the rival team, that’s why the draw (odd 3.60) in the end can be considered a positive result.
Birmingham City vs Stoke City h2h
Birmingham City was in 16th place in the Championship while Stoke City was in 14th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Birmingham City team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Stoke City used in the match.
The last time these teams met was in a Championship themed match that took place on the 10-04-2023 during the 2022/2023 football season, it ended in a 0-0 draw, a competitive one it was.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Birmingham City team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Stoke City team.
The referee G. Ward has been chosen to officiate the match while S. Lewis and M. Dwyer will support him from the sideline.
Birmingham City
Championship leaderboard now
Birmingham City arrives in this game with 26 points in 18th place in the Championship, with a negative balance, having lost 10 games in total and won only 7, making a total of 5 draws.
In the 24th round, the team has the same points that the Plymouth Argyle team who occupies position 17.
Birmingham City analysis
After 23 rounds, Birmingham City has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 32 goals so far and scored 26 times.
The Birmingham City team comes from a defeat in the Championship, and its coach Wayne Mark Rooney wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
As we approach the Regular Season, Birmingham City is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 4.27 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Birmingham City will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
Birmingham City’s average possession rate in the league is 44%, which means that the team usually can’t take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match Birmingham City vs Stoke City 2023/2024, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.
Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 5 wins, 2 losses and, 4 draws compared to the 2 games they won as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Birmingham City
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Jay Stansfield has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Birmingham City with 5 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
Historical data Birmingham City
With 4 titles won in the tournament’s history the Birmingham City team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team’s record can influence the final result of the match and it would not be the first time that the team have managed to surprise their opponents with a victory at a time where they are in poor form.
Stoke City
Championship leaderboard now
Stoke City arrives in this game with 23 points, and in 19th place in the Championship, having won 6 games in total and lost 11 times, making a total of 5 draws.
This means that in the 24th round the team has an advantage of 1 point in relation to the Millwall team that is in the 20th place.
Stoke City analysis
Stoke City counted 21 goals scored and 30 conceded at the end of Championship day number 23.
Stoke City is currently struggling to find the back of the net, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating better opportunities and converting them into goals.
The team is not scoring many goals, averaging 0.95 goals per game. Moreover, it will be going to play on a difficult field, so the outcome of the match may seem one-sided. But soccer, you know, is unpredictable.
Best goalscorer from Stoke City
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on André Vidigal so far in the competition. With 4 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Stoke City to achieve victorious results this season.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Birmingham City is Jay Stansfield, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Stoke City is André Vidigal, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.
Seeing that Stoke City has an average of 1 goal per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn’t concede goals playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 5.36 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Stoke City is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.09 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Stoke City in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Birmingham City has an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game over the 23 rounds, while Stoke City has an average of 2.4. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.78 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Birmingham City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 26th, 2023, Tuesday.
The match will take place at the St. Andrew’s Stadium stadium in Birmingham.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
