Birmingham City vs Southampton Prediction
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Home Team
Wrexham 1–2 Birmingham
Birmingham 1–1 Bristol City
Sheffield United 0–0 Birmingham
Birmingham 1–1 Hull
Birmingham 2–0 Cardiff
Away Team
Southampton 5–1 Millwall
Southampton 3–1 Stoke
Watford 2–1 Southampton
Southampton 2–0 Norwich
Southampton 1–1 Coventry
Head-to-Head
Birmingham 1–1 Southampton
Southampton 2–0 Birmingham
Birmingham 0–0 Southampton
Southampton 3–1 Birmingham
Birmingham 1–2 Southampton
Key Statistics
Birmingham are unbeaten after three league matches, while Southampton have just produced a 5–1 demolition of Millwall. Their opening three league matches have already produced nine Southampton goals.
The direct matchup has generally produced goals without becoming excessively open.
The statistical profile therefore supports at least two goals while still leaving considerable room before reaching five.
Team News
Birmingham could be forced to replace Demarai Gray, who suffered a shoulder injury against Wrexham.
Patrick Roberts is the likely replacement, while Jhon Solis and Tomoki Iwata should continue in midfield.
Southampton have a concern over Flynn Downes, who picked up an injury against Millwall.
James Ward-Prowse could make his first start since returning, while Cyle Larin is expected to continue after scoring twice at the weekend.
Prediction Analysis
This game does not produce so many goals but with the goalscoring state of Southampton, they should be able to get more goals.
So over 1.5 goals is the preferred option.