{"id":1432678,"date":"2026-02-12T13:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432678"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:28:22","slug":"match-preview-birmingham-vs-leeds-15-02-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-birmingham-vs-leeds-15-02-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham City vs Leeds United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two sides with a rich history of tightly contested battles face off as Birmingham City<\/a> welcome Leeds United<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent encounters have seen the momentum swing both ways, but with Leeds boasting a slightly superior head-to-head record and a statistical edge in key areas, this clash at St Andrew\u2019s promises high stakes and drama. Kick-off is set for Sunday at 12:00 PM, with both teams looking to stake an early claim in the FA Cup<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Leeds\u2019 dominance in possession, superior shot volume, and a head-to-head record that narrowly favours the visitors, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in backing Leeds United to win<\/strong>, given their high pass accuracy and attacking output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Leeds United to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLeeds outperformed Birmingham in shots, possession, and passing. Won 5 of last 9 H2Hs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBirmingham showed clinical finishing; 5 of last 9 H2Hs saw both teams score.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both of these sides entered the FA Cup in the third round, where Birmingham overcame Cambridge United 3-2 and Leeds beat Derby County 3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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