Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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Dael Fry⚽Dael Fry🔄Demarai Gray⚽Luke Ayling🟨Hayden Hackney⚽Demarai Gray🔄Marvin Ducksch🔄Riley McGree🔄Morgan Whittaker🔄Matt Targett🔄Tomoki Iwata🔄Patrick Roberts🔄Tommy Conway🔄James Beadle🟨Middlesbrough beat Birmingham 2-1 on Saturday 8 November 2025 in a Championship fixture. Middlesbrough went in 2-1 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. On the numbers, Birmingham saw more of the ball (57%), while the shot count was 8 for Middlesbrough and 13 for Birmingham.
Dael Fry (17') and Hayden Hackney (45+5') got on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough. For Birmingham, Demarai Gray (29') was on target.
The head-to-head covers 26 games since March 2012, and Middlesbrough have won 14, Birmingham have taken six and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Middlesbrough vs Birmingham prediction page.
3W 5D 2L1.40 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,544 | Overall | 1,481 |
| 1,583 | Match venue | 1,388 |
| 1,583 | At home | 1,511 |
| 1,501 | Away | 1,388 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,458 | Attack | 1,440 |
| 1,570 | Defence | 1,549 |
| 1,473 | Home attack | 1,484 |
| 1,506 | Away attack | 1,369 |
| 1,601 | Home defence | 1,573 |
| 1,513 | Away defence | 1,476 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,378 | Goal environment | 1,533 |
| 1,280 | Home goals | 1,510 |
| 1,598 | Away goals | 1,523 |
| 1,510 | Possession | 1,513 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,517 | Set-piece attack | 1,529 |
| 1,517 | Set-piece defence | 1,528 |
| 1,531 | Close games | 1,480 |
| 1,541 | Winning margin | 1,498 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Birmingham away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
MiddlesbroughUnknownBirminghamUnknown
PajimonLostThe pickUnder 2.5
Alright boet, let's fire up the braai and look at this Championship clash! Middlesbrough sitting pretty in 3rd place with 26 points, while Birmingham are hanging around in 9th with 21. Both teams been averaging 1.40 points per game over their last 10, but that's where the…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickBirmingham win
Oh, what a delightful opportunity we have here! While everyone's looking at the league table and seeing third-placed Middlesbrough as the clear favorites, my underdog senses are tingling with excitement for Birmingham! 🐾 Let me tell you why these little puppies might just…
Mr CertaintyLostThe pickUnder 2.5
This Championship clash presents a fascinating study in contrasts. Middlesbrough sits third in the table with 26 points, boasting an impressive defensive record that has seen them concede just 2 goals in their last 4 home matches. However, their recent form has been…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickUnder 2.5
In the grand tapestry of the Championship, two forces converge with contrasting fortunes. Middlesbrough, third in the standings with 26 points, welcomes Birmingham, ninth with 21 points. Yet positions alone tell not the whole story, for the recent form reveals deeper truths…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickUnder 2.5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this one. Middlesbrough are sitting pretty in 3rd place with 26 points, while Birmingham are down in 9th on 21. On paper, you'd think this is straightforward, but football's never that simple, is it? Boro have gone a bit draw-happy lately…
Value VinnyLostThe pickUnder 2.5
Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers. Middlesbrough sits third in the table with a solid home record - 50% win rate in their last four at home, conceding just 0.75 goals per game on their own patch. Birmingham, meanwhile, have been Jekyll and Hyde…
