High-flying Derby County will be looking to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment as they travel to struggling Birmingham City in what promises to be an attritional encounter. The Blues have only managed to score 15 goals in their opening 26 league games this season and are immersed in a relegation scrap whilst County are the second highest scoring team in the division and look well-placed to sustain a promotion push this term.
Skybet Championship – Birmingham City v Derby County – St. Andrews Saturday 13th January 2018 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Birmingham City
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Despite their well-publicised struggles this term, Birmingham are in the midst of a 3-match winning streak in all competitions and could be mounting a charge towards Championship safety. 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 23rd – one point from safety. Che Adams 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 5 goals.
Derby County
The Rams have has a fantastic season so far and Gary Rowett’s men are unbeaten in their last 7 Championship matches. They currently sit in 2nd place – 12 points behind runaway leaders Wolves but two points clear of the chasing pack below them and it would appear that automatic promotion is their priority this season. Matej Vydra is prolific at Championship level and he has notched 15 goals already this season in what has been another sensational campaign for the Czech international.
Head to Head
Derby just pip the head to head between these two English stalwarts with 44 wins to Birmingham’s 40 with another 35 games between the sides ending as draws.
One of those draws came back in September as the sides drew 1-1 at Pride Park with Lukas Jutkiewicz bagging for the Blues and Sam Winnall replying for Derby.
Birmingham City v Derby County – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both sides are in decent form in the Championship and it could be quite an open game.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a shrewd bet at Evens with Coral.
Derby have been in good form of late and will be looking to assert their dominance over the Blues..
Derby to win the match represents great value at 5/4 with Unibet.
Matej Vydra has been in great form this season and is always a threat to opposition defences.
Leo Bonatini to score anytime is an excellent price at 9/5 with UniBet.
Birmingham have struggled for goals all season but with 4 scored in their last 3 matches, they look to be improving in forward areas.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a great bet at Evens with Betfair.
Score Prediction
Birmingham City 1 – 2 Derby County – 9/1 with Paddy Power.
Top Betting Tip Birmingham City v Derby County
Birmingham are in good nick and will be looking to frustrate Derby but Gary Rowett’s men are a resolute outfit and should possess too much quality in key areas. Derby to win the match and both teams to score looks a great bet at 15/4 with BetVictor.