Dean Smith’s Bees will be looking to keep up their outside chance of maintaining a play-off push as they welcome Steve Cotterill’s Blues to Griffin Park who will be still reeling from their Derby Day defeat to Aston Villa last time out. Survival is the priority for Birmingham who currently only sit a point above the drop zone as the business end of the season approaches.
Sky Bet Championship – Brentford vs Birmingham City – Griffin Park, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at Betbright |
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Birmingham City
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Consistency has been the biggest issue for the Bees this season who find themselves in 11th place in the Championship table. Dean Smith’s men have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 Championship matches and find themselves with 43 points from their opening 30 games. Ollie Watkins has led the line impressively for Brentford this season – notching 8 goals in all competitions.
Birmingham City
Despite their well-publicised struggles this term, Birmingham are have only lost three of their last 10 matches in all competitions.Steve Cotterill looks to be having a positive impact for the Blues – although he’ll be keen to see his team improve on their league position of 20th – two points above the drop zone. Sam Gallagher has been one of the very few bright sparks for the Blues this term and he’ll be looking to add to his tally of 7 goals.
Brentford vs Birmingham City Head to Head
Birmingham City hold the superior head to head record with 22 wins to Brentford’s 11 – with another 6 draws being played out between the teams. Brentford picked up a comfortable 2-0 win at St Andrew’s earlier in the season thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and Neal Maupay back in November.
Brentford vs Birmingham City Odds and Predictions
Birmingham have struggled for goals all season but could nick one against this leaky Brentford defence.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at Evens with Betfair.
Although it could be an attritional tie, this game does looks to have goals in it.
Over 1.5 goals in the game looks a banker punt at 1/4 with Betbright.
Ollie Watkins has notched 8 goals for Brentford this term – a strong tally that he will need to enhance if Brentford are to sneak into the play-offs.
Ollie Watkins to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 17/10 with Uni Bet.
Birmingham are desperate to stay in the Championship but could find Brentford a tough nut to crack.
Brentford to win the game looks a good value bet at 8/11 with Betfair.
Brentford vs Birmingham City Score Prediction
Brentford 2 – 1 Birmingham City – 7/1 with William Hill.
Top Brentford vs Birmingham City Betting Tip
Brentford should have too much quality here in what promises to be a good game between two strong sides. Brentford to win the match and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 7/2 with Coral.