Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: St Andrew's Knighthead Park (Birmingham)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 27, 2024, 15:00
In the Round of 64 of the English League Cup, Birmingham will host Fulham on August 27, 2024. Birmingham, now competing in League One after a challenging previous season, faces a tough task against Premier League side Fulham.
Key Stats and Trends
Birmingham:
- Recent Form: Birmingham has won eight of their last ten matches, reflecting good form in League One.
- First Half Performance: Birmingham City wins the first half in 27% of their matches.
Fulham:
- Recent Form: Fulham has lost two of their last four games but remains a competitive mid-table Premier League side.
- First Half Performance: Fulham wins the first half in 34% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Birmingham: Birmingham experienced a significant drop last season, culminating in relegation to League One. After dismissing Wayne Rooney, who struggled as manager, they have now appointed Davis, a former assistant to Postecoglou. Despite a few signings over the summer, the departures of key players like James and Ruddy have left the squad weaker. Nevertheless, they have started the season positively in League One and the League Cup.
Fulham: Under Marco Silva, Fulham managed to stay comfortably in the Premier League. Even with the loss of key players like Palhinha, they have made strong reinforcements, including Smith-Rowe and Cuenca. Fulham has shown resilience, bouncing back from a narrow defeat to Manchester United with a win over Leicester, and they remain a strong side.
Possible Starting Lineups
Birmingham (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Peacock-Farrell
- Defenders: Cochrane, Klarer, Bielik, Laird
- Midfielders: Leonard, Paik Seung-Ho, Harris, Hansson, Anderson
- Forward: May
Fulham (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Leno
- Defenders: Robinson, Bassey, Diop, Tete
- Midfielders: Lukic, Pereira, Iwobi, Smith-Rowe, Traore
- Forward: Rodrigo Muniz
Head-to-Head Matches
Fulham has dominated the recent encounters, winning five consecutive matches against Birmingham. The last meeting between these teams was in the early stages of the previous season.
Free Prediction for the Match: Birmingham vs Fulham
Given the current form and squad strength, Fulham is the clear favorite. We recommend betting on Fulham to win (odds – 1.64).
Prediction: Fulham to Win
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