{"id":1441107,"date":"2026-03-31T16:10:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1441107"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:10:40","slug":"match-preview-birmingham-vs-blackburn-03-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-birmingham-vs-blackburn-03-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Birmingham City host Blackburn Rovers in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/championship\/\">Championship<\/a> clash on Good Friday. With Birmingham looking to consolidate their mid-table position and Blackburn fighting to pull clear of danger, every point matters. Kick-off is set for 3:00pm at St Andrew\u2019s, and both sides come into this with plenty to prove after a season of mixed fortunes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on recent form, head-to-head trends, and key statistical edges, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Birmingham City to win, given their superior creative output and home advantage, while goals may be at a premium given both teams&#8217; shot accuracy and defensive records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Birmingham City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfair?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/11 @ Betfair<\/a><br>(57.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">We are backing Birmingham due to a stronger record at home, higher chance creation (61 big chances this season), and a duo of in-form scorers in Ducksch and Stansfield. Blackburn have only 11 wins from 39 and are vulnerable away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo&amp;bs=191021545-797831263~4\/6~0&amp;bet=1\">4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(60.0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both teams average just over a goal per game, and have nearly identical defensive records (49 conceded each). Shot accuracy is low (both just above 32%), so goals may be in short supply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"vcsw-sports-widgets shortcode vcsw-market-fixtures\" id=\"markets-1\"><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"event\":{\"_id\":\"6861d5bb566e672f1bd79d08\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition_season\":{\"_id\":\"68351cd42febbf834d2fa170\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition\":\"Championship\",\"country\":\"England\",\"season\":\"2025\\\/2026\",\"start_date\":\"2025-08-08T00:00:00+00:00\",\"end_date\":\"2026-05-23T00:00:00+00:00\",\"tags\":[\"routine_fixture\"],\"stages\":[{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf481ff06d75c1e82e6\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":null,\"stage_name\":\"Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":null,\"stage_name\":\"Promotion Play-offs - Final\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":null,\"stage_name\":\"Promotion Play-offs - 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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2025\/26 season to date<\/strong>: Birmingham City have shown mixed form but remain solidly mid-table, while Blackburn Rovers are struggling to pull clear of the relegation zone. Birmingham&#8217;s win percentage (36%) reflects their inconsistency but places them clear of Blackburn, who have managed just 11 wins from 39 (28%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Birmingham City<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">39<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">49<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">39<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">49<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-13<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham City)<\/strong>: 10 goals in 32 matches, shot accuracy 43.2%. Poacher instincts and a knack for getting shots on target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)<\/strong>: 9 goals, 6 assists, and 38 big-chance assists in 37 matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers)<\/strong>: 8 goals in 39 matches, shot accuracy 43.8%. Consistent presence in the penalty area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last 6 Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers have split their last six encounters almost evenly, with three wins for Birmingham, two for Blackburn (including one on penalties), and a draw. Birmingham have edged the most recent meetings, suggesting a psychological edge coming into this clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16\/08\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blackburn 1-2 Birmingham<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13\/02\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Birmingham 1-0 Blackburn<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29\/11\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blackburn 4-2 Birmingham<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">01\/04\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Birmingham 1-0 Blackburn<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31\/01\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Birmingham 0-1 Blackburn (AET)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">FA Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28\/01\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blackburn 2-2 Birmingham<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">FA Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Birmingham&#8217;s attacking edge prove decisive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birmingham City have the creative firepower and recent head-to-head momentum to take all three points at home, but discipline and finishing could still play a role. With <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfair?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/11 @ Betfair<\/a> (57.9% implied probability) available on the home win, there\u2019s value for punters seeking a confident selection. With both sides struggling for goals and converting chances, the under 2.5 goals market also looks appealing. Will Birmingham\u2019s attacking duo be the difference, or can Blackburn\u2019s defence hold firm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"sq-top-stories\">\n        <h2 class=\"sq-heading-line\">Squawka Suggests<\/h2>\n        <div 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