Tournament: EFL Trophy England
Venue: St Andrew's Knighthead Park (Birmingham)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 3, 2024, 14:45
On September 3, 2024, Birmingham will face Walsall in the EFL Trophy. Despite Birmingham's recent struggles and a drop to League One, they remain significantly stronger than their lower-division opponents.
Key Stats and Trends
- Birmingham has won nine of their last twelve matches.
- Walsall has lost only one of their last eight games.
- Birmingham wins the first half in 29% of their matches, while Walsall wins in 26%.
Team Analysis: Birmingham vs Walsall
Birmingham, once a team that played in European competitions and won the League Cup, has faced a decline in recent years. After a failed season under Wayne Rooney, they now find themselves in League One. However, the club has invested heavily in their squad, including a record signing of Jay Stansfield from Fulham for nearly £18 million.
Walsall, on the other hand, is a mid-table team in League Two, finishing 14th last season. Managed by Sadler, who has been with the team since last year, Walsall has had a relatively strong start to the season, both in the league and in the League Cup, where they secured wins against Exeter and Huddersfield.
Possible Starting Lineups
Birmingham (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Peacock-Farrell
- Defenders: Cochrane, Klarer, Bielik, Laird
- Midfielders: Gardner-Hickman, Paik Seung-ho, Harris, Hansson, Villumsson
- Forward: May
Walsall (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Simkin
- Defenders: Okagbue, McEntee, Allen
- Midfielders: Gordon, Lakin, Sterk, Jellis, Barrett
- Forwards: Gordon, Matt
Head-to-Head Matches: Birmingham vs Walsall
The "Blues" have won all three of their most recent official encounters, though these matches date back to the 2000-2001 seasons.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Birmingham vs Walsall
Given Birmingham's superior squad and the investments they have made, they are expected to dominate this match. The recommended bet is on Birmingham to win with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds – 1.95).
Prediction: Birmingham to win with "-1.5 goal" handicap
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