League-leaders Birmingham City host Steve Bruce’s Blackpool at St. Andrew’s in their final home game of 2024.
League One
Our Three Predictions for Birmingham City vs Blackpool
- First Prediction: Birmingham City to win – 43/100
- Second Prediction: Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 13/20
- Third Prediction: Jay Stansfield to score at any time – 11/10
First Prediction for Birmingham City vs Blackpool – Birmingham City to win – 43/100
Table toppers Birmingham City are top of the league for a reason. Chris Davies’ side undertook a rebuild after being relegated from the Championship last season, and they are currently top of the league by a point with a game in hand at the halfway point of the season. Since their shock defeat at the hands of Shrewsbury Town, the Blues have gone on an eight-game-winning run and will look to make it nine with a potential win in their final home game of the year. Meanwhile, Blackpool have faced difficulties this season and are currently under the management of Steve Bruce, who is their second manager of the campaign. Although eight points clear of the drop-zone, his side are sat 15th and have been very inconsistent season. In all competitions, they are winless in three. Even though football is not played on paper, on paper this match should be a routine win for the hosts.
Second Prediction for Birmingham City vs Blackpool – Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 13/20
The Blues are the highest-scoring side in League One this season, scoring 37 goals in just 20 games. The hosts have only failed to score in one match in League One this season, in a defeat at the hands of Charlton Athletic. However, despite 14 league positions between the sides, the Seasiders are only seven goals behind Birmingham’s tally and have scored 30 goals in the League. The visitors do have their fair share of defensive struggles, however, and have conceded 33 goals in 21 games. With the highest-scoring side playing one of the worst defensive sides in the division, it will be no surprise if this game is high-scoring.
Third Prediction for Birmingham City vs Blackpool – Jay Stansfield to score at any time – 11/10
Birmingham broke their own transfer record on deadline day when striker Jay Stansfield re-joined the club permanently from Premier League club Fulham. With such a high price tag for one player in the third tier, there was a lot of talk about whether the 22-year-old would live up to the expectation such an amount puts on a player. It’s fair to say he’s impressed so far, scoring 12 goals this season and being the second-highest goalscorer in the league, only two behind Aston Villa loanee Louie Barry. The striker is in great form, having netted five goals in his last five matches across all competitions, and will be looking to add to his tally on Sunday.
Best Odds for Birmingham City vs Blackpool
| Bookmaker | Birmingham City | Draw | Blackpool |
| Myriadplay | 43/100 | 13/4 | 99/20 |
| Gentleman Jim | 4/9 | 16/5 | 5/1 |
| Betarno | 42/100 | 3/1 | 9/2 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
As previously mentioned, these clubs are opposites in form coming into the clash. Birmingham have won eight in a row, whilst Blackpool have won two, drawn two and lost one in their last five.
Three points would be crucial for both sides, but for different reasons. Birmingham could further extend their lead at the top of the league, whilst Blackpool could potentially move up to 11th depending on other results. Both sides also need to be careful for different reasons, as Wycombe Wanderers are on the hosts’ tail, with Blackpool needing to be cautious of being dragged into a relegation battle.
Since 2010, these sides have met 17 times in multiple different competitions, including both the Premier League and the Championship. This will be the first meeting between the sides in the third tier. The Blues often get the better of their opponents for this clash, and have won seven of the 17 ties, whilst six have ended level and the other four ending in Tangerines wins.
Confrontation
Where to watch Birmingham City vs Blackpool
Due to the 3PM English blackout, this game won’t be televised, but where can you watch it in person?
- Location: St. Andrew’s, Birmingham
- Date: Sunday December 29, 2024
Probable Lineups for Birmingham City vs Blackpool
What sort of lineups can we expect from this League One clash?
Predicted Birmingham City Lineup:
- Lineup: R. Allsop; C. Belik, B. Davies, E. Laird, A. Cochrane; M. Leonard, T. Iwata; K. Anderson, W. Wilumsson, J. Stansfield, A. May
- Injured/suspended: S. Wright, A. Sampsted
- Manager: Chris Davies
Predicted Blackpool Lineup:
- Lineup: H. Tyrer; O. Offiah, M. Pennington, O. Casey, J. Husband; R. Apter, L. Evans, A. Morgan, J. Rhodes; K. Joseph, A. Fletcher
- Injured/suspended: J. Onomah, A. Lyons, E. Baggott
- Manager: Steve Bruce
Media Centre – News about Birmingham City vs Blackpool
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