{"id":1398370,"date":"2025-09-10T17:02:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T16:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1398370"},"modified":"2025-09-12T14:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:29:24","slug":"match-preview-stoke-city-vs-birmingham-city-13-09-25-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-stoke-city-vs-birmingham-city-13-09-25-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke City vs Birmingham City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stoke City welcome Birmingham City to the bet365 Stadium for a Sky Bet<\/a> Championship clash that brings together two sides with contrasting starts to the 2025\/26 season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stoke have made a statement with their attacking output and sit comfortably in the top three, while Birmingham, despite a more combative style, find themselves mid-table and looking to reverse a concerning head-to-head trend. Kick-off is set for 15:00 this Saturday, and with a lively history between the clubs, there\u2019s plenty at stake for backers seeking value from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Stoke\u2019s clinical finishing and Birmingham\u2019s tendency to keep games tight but low-scoring, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Stoke City on the Draw No Bet market, given their recent attacking edge and home form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stoke City Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because Stoke have scored double Birmingham’s tally and only lost once this term.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to both teams netting in 3 of last 5 H2Hs and both averaging 1+ xG per match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birmingham City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ Betfair<\/a>
(42.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nStrong trend shows Birmingham have won 6 of last 12 H2Hs, including the most recent at Stoke.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score 1-1<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(16.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue pick \u2013 4 of last 12 H2Hs have ended level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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    Our approach: Start with Stoke City Draw No Bet, add Both Teams to Score for accumulator potential.<\/p>\n\n\n