Date: Saturday 17th February 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium
Birmingham City vs Sunderland: Top free betting tips
Sunderland has won just two of their previous seven matches in all competitions, losing four of those including a 1-0 defeat to Huddersfield Town in their most recent match. Birmingham City, who are managed by former Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray, have won three of their previous six matches with the other three matches being defeats to Leicester City, West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday.
Both teams to score: Yes
For our first Birmingham City vs Sunderland prediction, we predict that both teams will find the back of the net. Both teams have failed to find the back of the net in all of Birmingham's previous four matches but Sunderland has failed to keep a clean sheet in all of their previous seven matches. Both teams have scored in all of the previous five head-to-head meetings.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
All of Birmingham's previous three matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored with two 1-0 scorelines and then a 2-0 scoreline. Three of Sunderland's previous five matches have also seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored.
Correct score prediction: 1-1 Draw
Our final Birmingham City vs Sunderland prediction is yet again an attempt to predict the correct final score. Combining the first two predictions, we conclude this preview with a 1-1 draw between Birmingham City and Sunderland
Both teams are in bad form with a just two wins for Sunderland in seven games and three wins for Birmingham City in six games. A draw is the most likely outcome.
Birmingham City vs Sunderland: What the Fans Think
Jordan James looking ahead to Saturday
Big win at home! Focus turns to Saturday ?? pic.twitter.com/8aO7i4eRxS
— Jordan James (@JordanJaj66) February 14, 2024
Sunderland youngster joins Irish side on loan
Zak Johnson has joined Dundalk FC on loan for the remainder of the season.
Best of luck, Zak! ?#SAFC
— SAFC Academy (@AcademyOfLight) February 14, 2024
How far will Sunderland's fans have to travel to Birmingham?
The driving distance between Sunderland and Birmingham is just under four hours with 201 miles separating the two stadiums. Trains are an option for this journey but with the journey taking longer than a journey on the road, we would advise using the official supporters busses or a private vehicle.
Birmingham City vs Sunderland: How to purchase tickets?
Sunderland has received a full allocation of tickets, which as of the time of writing, are sold out. Adult tickets were priced at £30.
The ticket prices for Birmingham City fans are priced at £27.
FAQs regarding Birmingham City vs Sunderland
What was Birmingham City's previous result? 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers.
What was Sunderland's previous result? 1-0 defeat against Huddersfield Town.
What was the last head-to-head result? 3-1 win for Sunderland.