Date: Saturday 20th January 2024
Kick-Off: 17:15 UK, 18:15 CET
Venue: bet365 Stadium
Stoke City vs Birmingham City top free betting tips
Our Stoke City vs Birmingham City predictions are below. Excluding an FA Cup replay victory over an inexperienced Hull City side, Birmingham have failed to win in their previous seven matches, six of those coming in the Championship. Stoke looks much better under Schumacher. Can Stoke earn another victory to make it two wins in a row?
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
Our first Stoke City vs Birmingham City prediction is for the total number of goals in this match to be fewer than 2.5. Seven of Stoke City's previous eight Championship matches have ended with fewer than 2.5 goals scored. Two of Birmingham's previous five matches have seen 2.5 goals or less scored.
Both teams to score prediction: No
Our second Stoke City vs Birmingham City prediction is for both teams to not find the back of the net. Despite Birmingham scoring four times in their previous two matches, we can not see both sides finding the back of the net here. Since Steven Schumacher's appointment at Stoke, they have looked like a completely different side to the one under Alex Neil. The Potters have conceded just two goals in their previous five Championship matches.
Correct score prediction: 1-0 to Stoke City
As usual, we have gone with a correct score prediction for our final Stoke City vs Birmingham City prediction. We predict this match to be a very tight affair with both sides making it difficult for their opponents. We do however believe Stoke will, just about, come out of this match with all three points. Stoke won the reverse fixture by three goals to one.
How far will Birmingham's fans have to travel to Stoke?
The driving distance between Birmingham and Stoke is 56 miles. With the usual cold temperatures in the UK at this time of year, we would advise any travelling fans to wrap up warm.
For those Birmingham City fans making the journey via private transport, the quickest way of getting to Stoke will be to use the M6 which will then turn to the A38 and then the A515 which will take them to Sudbury before changing to the A50 with the A50 taking them the rest of the way to Stoke.
Stoke City vs Birmingham City: Tickets
The cheapest adult tickets available for this match are £26 with the most expensive tickets being around £33. The usual discounts for those who are not adults apply.
FAQs: Stoke City vs Birmingham City
- Who is Stoke City’s top goalscorer? The top scorer for Stoke City this season is Andre Vidigal who has scored five Championship goals.
- Who is Stoke City's manager? Steven Schumacher is the man in the dugout for Stoke City.
- Who is Birmingham City's manager? Tony Mowbray is the manager at Birmingham City.
- Who is Birmingham's top goalscorer? The top scorer for Birmingham City this season is Jay Stansfield with seven Championship goals.