Birmingham vs Middlesbrough

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Championship · Sep 19, 2026 · 14:00

Match preview

St Andrew's prepares for a compelling Championship clash on September 19, 2026, as Birmingham host Middlesbrough. The Blues enter this fixture in stellar recent form, unbeaten in their last five outings with three wins and two draws, a run that belies their overall 37% win rate this season (17W 13D 16L). Despite this resurgence, their defensive record of 56 goals conceded remains a concern.

Middlesbrough, meanwhile, arrive with a superior league record (22W 14D 10L), scoring 72 goals and conceding just 47, reflecting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Their recent form is solid if not spectacular, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five. The historical head-to-head heavily favors Boro, who have won all of the last five encounters, scoring three goals on three separate occasions. This historical dominance, coupled with Boro's stronger season stats, explains the surprising win probabilities which rate a home victory at just 10%, with the draw and an away win both at 45%. Birmingham will need to tap into their recent resilience to defy the odds and past results in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.