Date: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium
Birmingham City vs Southampton: Top free betting tips
Southampton, who went on an unbeaten run of more than twenty matches not on a run of three defeats in four matches suffering defeats to Bristol City, Hull City and Millwall with a win against West Brom in the middle of those defeats. Russell Martin's men are in fairly unfamiliar territory at the moment having lost three of their previous four matches with their last bad run coming back in September, which was still early in this season. Birmingham City have won two of their previous three matches and are showing how good they can be, since Tony Mowbray took over from Wayne Rooney, the Blues have been much better.
Correct outcome prediction: Southampton to Win
For our first Birmingham City vs Southampton prediction, we predict that Southampton will bounce back from their defeat against Millwall by earning all three points against Birmingham City. The Saints are still in a really good position in fourth place in the Championship and have won nine of their seventeen away matches this season, losing just three times.
Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Just one of Southampton's previous six matches has seen the Saints be involved in fewer than 2.5 goals scored, their most recent away match which came in the form of a 3-0 loss against Liverpool in the FA Cup. Previous to that, the Saints had lost 3-1, won 5-3 and won 3-0, lost 2-1 and then lost 2-1 again to Millwall in the league before a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Southampton
Our final Birmingham City vs Southampton prediction is yet again an attempt to predict the correct final score. Combining the first two predictions, we conclude this preview with a 2-1 victory for Southampton against Birmingham City.
Southampton has won nine of their seventeen away matches this season, scoring around 1.7 goals per away game and conceding just over one goal per away game.
Birmingham City vs Southampton: What the Fans Think
This Birmingham fan shares a memory of the time she watched her side lift the cup
The best day #bcfc pic.twitter.com/F0cN3uolFC
— Sophie Glynn (@SophieGlynn1) February 27, 2024
Russell Martin on his side's defeat to Liverpool
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 29, 2024
How far will Southampton's fans have to travel to Birmingham?
The driving distance between Birmingham and Southampton is just under three hours with 134 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 Southampton: How to purchase tickets?
Southampton has received a full allocation of tickets, which are not sold out as of the time of writing out.
The ticket prices for Birmingham fans range between £32 and £35.
FAQs regarding Birmingham City vs Southampton
What was Birmingham City's previous result? 3-1 defeat against Ipswich Town.
What was Southampton's previous result? 2-1 defeat against Millwall.
What was the last head-to-head result? 3-1 to Southampton.