There’s local pride at stake in the huge Monday night Championship game between Birmingham City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves have had a sensational start to the campaign but may not be relishing the trip across the West Midlands to face a Birmingham City side that have improved in recent weeks. With no love lost between the sides, this is sure to be a fire cracker of a game.
Sky Bet Championship – St Andrew’s. Monday 4th December 2017 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at Unibet |
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Birmingham City
Wolverhampton WanderersBirmingham City
The Blues have struggled this season and find themselves in 21st place in the league – only 1 position and 2 points above the drop zone. Harry Redknapp was replaced by Steve Cotterill at the helm and with only 10 goals scored in their opening 19 games – the Blues have the worst attacking record in the division. Che Adams has been one of the only bright sparks for the Blues, scoring 5 goals in all competitions in an excellent start to the campaign. Bristol City came from 2-0 down at Hull to win 3-2 last time out and Bobby Reid bagged the equaliser in that game – he now has an excellent 11 goals for the season already.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are sitting pretty at the top of the Championship – with a 4 point lead over 2nd placed Cardiff. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have taken the league by storm – scoring 40 goals from their opening 19 fixtures and they have only lost 3 games in all competitions this term. They have a wealth of attacking options and with Leo Bonatini they have one of the brightest talents outside the Premier League – he has notched 11 goals already this term.
Head to Head
Wolves dominate the head to head picture between the sides with 65 wins in comparison to Birmingham’s 41 with another 33 games ending as draws.
Away wins were on the agenda last season, with Wolves winning 3-1 at Birmingham in the equivalent fixture with the Blues getting revenge in February with a 2-1 win at Molineux.
Odds and Predictions
Birmingham have only managed 10 goals this season and will presumably adopt a defensive approach.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a strong bet at 10/11 with William Hill.
Leo Bonatini would love to add to his tally of 11 league goals against arch-rivals Birmingham City.
Leo Bonatini to score anytime looks way overpriced at 31/21 with Uni Bet
Wolves have attacked with vigour this season and they have multiple attacking threats.
Wolves to score 2+ goals in the game is a great bet at 10/11 with Coral.
Wolves look on a mission to the Premier League and should blow Birmingham away.
Wolves to win the match looks a super bet at 3/4 with Bet Victor.
Score Prediction
Birmingham City 0 – 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers – 8/1 with Betfair.
Top Betting Tip
This is a big derby that both sides will be desperate to win but Wolves should have way too much quality for the Blues. Wolves to win the match to nil looks a good punt at 2/1 with Boyle Sports.