Top of the league take on bottom half as Birmingham City face Exeter City as League One football returns this weekend.
League One
Our 3 predictions for Birmingham City vs Exeter City
- 1st prediction: Birmingham City to win
- 2nd prediction: Over 2.5 goals in the match
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score
1st prediction for Birmingham City vs Exeter City – Birmingham City to win 13/50
This is a pretty simple prediction for two reasons, squad strength and league position. Birmingham have arguably the best and deepest squad in the division, having spent on unprecedented levels in the summer. Players like Jay Stansfield and Paik Seung-Ho are amongst the best in the league and could arguably playing a division higher. While Exeter have a good squad themselves, it’s nowhere near that level, so Saturday’s away game will be a real challenge. There’s also the league table. Birmingham are top as many of them expected, while inconsistent Exeter are down in 15th. This looks like only going one way.
2nd prediction for Birmingham City vs Exeter City: Over 2.5 goals in the game 59/100
Any game with Birmingham City in it has the potential for goals, such is the strength and depth of their attacking talent. With how much they’ve spent, their attack has to be considered one of the best in the league, and it is performing as such. They’ve got the second best scoring record in the division, behind only Wycombe. They’re also strong defensively, but Exeter are no slouches going forward either, with some great players themselves. It’s clear, therefore, that this game won’t be short on goals.
3rd prediction for Birmingham City vs Exeter City: Both teams to score 101/100
Again, both teams have great attacking talent, which makes both teams scoring likely. Blues forwards Jay Stansfield and Alfie May are both in double figures already, and find themselves near the to Birmingham have hit 41 and Exeter 28, both over a goal again, meaning this is statistically likely if the evidence is anything to go by. Both sides play decent football and look to attack, though in this game Exeter will look to score on the break with Birmingham’s quality in possession. The only thing that could stop this is Birmingham’s watertight defence. Even so, it’s worth a go, all things considered.
Best odds for Birmingham City vs Exeter City
| Bookmaker | Birmingham City | Draw | Exeter City |
| MyriadPlay | 13/50 | 21/5 | 159/20 |
| Gentleman Jim | 1/4 | 17/4 | 17/2 |
| Betarno | 12/50 | 39/10 | 79/10 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both teams come in to this game off wins in the FA Cup; Birmingham having beaten Lincoln City 2-1 and Exeter upsetting Oxford United 3-1. It’s a different picture in the league, with Birmingham on a long unbeaten run which has seen them to the top of the table, while Exeter have lost their last two and dropped down to 15th.
In terms of fixture history, these sides have only actually played each other twice, with both games coming this season. Both games were at Exeter though the away team were victorious in both the league and cup, so Birmingham will be hoping for a third victory on Saturday.
Confrontation
Where to watch Birmingham City vs Exeter City
This match isn’t being televised as a result of the UK’s 3pm blackout, but here’s where you can watch it in person.
- Location: St Andrew’s, Birmingham, UK, B9 4RL
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Saturday 18th January 2025
Probable lineups for Birmingham City vs Exeter City
This game will likely see both sides put out their best available squads, with Birmingham hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table, while Exeter look to climb the table. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Birmingham City
Line up: R Allsop, E Laird, C Klarer, B Davies, A Cochrane, S-H Paik, T Iwata, W Willumson, L Harris, J Stansfield, A May
Injuries/suspensions: L Buchanan (injured)
Coach: Chris Davies
Exeter City
Line up: J Whitworth, E Francis, T Crama, J Fitzwater, I Niskanen, J McMillan, R Woods, V Harper, C Watts, J Richards, J Magennis
Injuries/suspensions: P Sweeney, Y Wildschut (injured)
Coach: Gary Caldwell
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