Ace Football previews the League One round 22 match between Birmingham and Burton and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Birmingham are out to consolidate their place inside the top four of the League One table, when stepping up against Burton for a match on Thursday. Burton no doubt have a surprise in mind, but a win for Birmingham nevertheless seems the likely outcome.
Sitting top of the table, Birmingham have claimed 45 points after 19 rounds, while Burton have amassed 12 points and presently rank as number 23 in the League One.
Team form: Birmingham vs Burton
Birmingham Form
In their last three outings, Birmingham won 1-2 against Barnsley, beat Bristol Rovers by 2-0 and hammered Crawley 0-1. Birmingham have been in potent form at St Andrew’s Knighthead Park, winning no less than five of the past six League One matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 11 goals while letting in three.
Burton Form
Burton only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 0-1 defeat against Wrexham. Then a 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient followed, before Exeter claimed a 1-2 victory. Burton claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by nine goals to three.
Betting stats for Birmingham and Burton
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Birmingham and Burton. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Birmingham have won the last 6 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Birmingham have won the last 6 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Birmingham have won the last 6 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Birmingham have won the last 4 matches in a row in the League One while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 12 Birmingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 9 Burton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Burton away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Burton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Burton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Burton away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Birmingham vs Burton
Jay Stansfield has been great for Birmingham lately, hitting the target six times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Burton are optimistic that Billy Bodin doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular markets: Birmingham vs Burton
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at St Andrew’s Knighthead Park, Birmingham won eight and drew two. Burton won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost four. Birmingham won their last seven matches on the trot. Birmingham are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat at home.
Both teams to score
Birmingham scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Burton scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Birmingham were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Birmingham have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Burton.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Birmingham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Burton, who managed to score one time in those matches. Birmingham were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 10 matches.