EFL Championship, round 9 · Saturday, 10 October, MSK · The Hawthorns

West Bromwich Albion — Birmingham City

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Model prediction and result

0:1Missed
West Bromwich Albion38%
Draw30%
Birmingham City32%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 0:1: the model's most likely outcome, a draw (30%), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 30% fails in about 70 matches out of 100 on average.

Evenly matched: West Bromwich Albion 38%, Birmingham City 32%, draw 30%.

2.3 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.6).

Over 2.5 goals — 41%, both teams to score — 49%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings West Bromwich Albion are about 0.3 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: West Bromwich Albion 1 win, Birmingham City 2, 2 draws.

Probabilities

Expected goals: West Bromwich Albion — Birmingham City What is xG?1.2–1.1
West Bromwich Albion not to lose68%
Birmingham City not to lose62%
No draw70%
Both teams to score: yes49%
Both teams to score: no51%
Total over 2.541%
Total under 2.559%

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Form

West Bromwich Albion

  • 20.09away · Wolverhampton Wanderers0:1
  • 12.09Queens Park Rangers1:1
  • 09.09away · Derby County1:0
  • 05.09Watford1:0
  • 02.09Charlton Athletic1:1

Birmingham City

  • 19.09Middlesbrough2:2
  • 12.09away · Derby County2:1
  • 09.09away · Norwich City1:2
  • 06.09Wolverhampton Wanderers2:2
  • 01.09Southampton1:1

Head to head

  • 10.02.2026Birmingham City — West Bromwich Albion0:0
  • 26.11.2025West Bromwich Albion — Birmingham City1:1
  • 03.02.2024West Bromwich Albion — Birmingham City1:0
  • 06.10.2023Birmingham City — West Bromwich Albion3:1
  • 10.02.2023Birmingham City — West Bromwich Albion2:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
3, Promotion play-offsSouthampton952220–10+1017
4, Promotion play-offsBirmingham City1045117–11+617
5, Promotion play-offsWest Bromwich Albion1052312–10+217
6, Promotion play-offsWest Ham United944123–12+1116

Season 2026/27

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Next matches

  • WrexhamWest Bromwich Albion13 October · Championship
    1The most likely outcome did not happen: 1Final score 1:2. Model's score: 2:0.2.3
  • Birmingham CityPreston North End13 October · Championship
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 4:0. Model's score: 2:0.2.8

Championship on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 38% will not happen in roughly 62 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →