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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Blackburn vs Birmingham
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Blackburn vs Birmingham preview and prediction
On Saturday 26 December, Blackburn take on Birmingham in Championship action. The Elo numbers point one way: Blackburn rate 1485 at home, against 1438 for Birmingham.
Birmingham average 0.6 goals for and 0.2 against away from home. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 0.4 goals a game. Blackburn have kept a clean sheet in 90% of their recent matches.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Blackburn at home vs Birmingham away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +73Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +47Blackburn
| BlackburnHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,489 | Overall | 1,562 |
| 1,485 | Match venue | 1,438 |
| 1,485 | At home | 1,576 |
| 1,478 | Away | 1,438 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,449 | Attack | 1,501 |
| 1,524 | Defence | 1,576 |
| 1,438 | Home attack | 1,537 |
| 1,442 | Away attack | 1,406 |
| 1,559 | Home defence | 1,580 |
| 1,504 | Away defence | 1,514 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,545 | Goal environment | 1,542 |
| 1,425 | Home goals | 1,530 |
| 1,620 | Away goals | 1,512 |
| 1,482 | Possession | 1,517 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,510 | Set-piece attack | 1,532 |
| 1,510 | Set-piece defence | 1,532 |
| 1,468 | Close games | 1,513 |
| 1,491 | Winning margin | 1,580 |
Match venue compares Blackburn 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.