Derby County vs Birmingham City predictions, Sep 12, 2026

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In the upcoming clash between Derby County and Birmingham City, both teams are seeking to regain momentum in the English League Championship as they head into their September 12 encounter. Derby County has struggled recently, managing just one win from their last five matches, which raises concerns about their current form. Birmingham City shares a similar narrative, also securing only a single victory in their previous five outings, underscoring both teams’ challenges in finding consistency.

Tactically, Derby County will likely look to defend solidly in front of their home crowd while attempting to exploit Birmingham’s vulnerabilities through quick transitions. Meanwhile, Birmingham City may adopt a more aggressive approach, aiming to capitalize on set-pieces and counter-attacks, seeking to utilize their perceived advantage on the road.

Bookmakers offer odds of 3 for a home win and 2.31 for an away victory, indicating a slight preference for Birmingham City. Our model predicts a close contest with a 30.8% chance of a home win, 27% for a draw, and a 41.8% likelihood of an away victory, culminating in a predicted final score of 1:1. A balanced match awaits, where tactical execution and mental resilience will be pivotal.

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Derby 30.2%

Draw 28.1%

Birmingham 41.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Birmingham: 4.43% Derby: 1.08%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.20	3.40	2.25
	3.00	3.20	2.33
	3.13	3.32	2.24	Watch and Bet
	3	3.42	2.31
	3.15	3.35	2.19

Latest Results

05.09.26 West Ham United – Derby County – 3:0 01.09.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:2 29.08.26 Derby County – Swansea City – 0:3 22.08.26 Derby County – Cardiff City – 2:2 15.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 2:1

06.09.26 Birmingham City – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 2:2 01.09.26 Birmingham City – Southampton FC – 1:1 28.08.26 Wrexham AFC – Birmingham City – 1:2 25.08.26 Birmingham City – Brentford FC – 1:6 22.08.26 Birmingham City – Bristol City – 2:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derby won 1.

Derby has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Birmingham‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Birmingham may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Birmingham has had a series of home games.

Birmingham might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Derby won 9 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 38:25. (average 1.9:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Derby won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:14. (average 1.5:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

21.03.26 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:0 26.12.25 Birmingham City – Derby County – 1:1 30.01.22 Derby County – Birmingham City – 2:2 10.09.21 Birmingham City – Derby County – 2:0 24.04.21 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:2

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Swansea	5	3	2	0	7:1	6	11
2	Middlesbrough	5	3	1	1	8:5	3	10
3	QPR	5	3	1	1	7:4	3	10
4	Bristol City	5	3	1	1	9:7	2	10
5	West Brom	5	3	1	1	8:6	2	10
6	Charlton	5	3	1	1	6:7	-1	10
7	Millwall	5	3	0	2	10:8	2	9
8	West Ham	5	2	2	1	11:7	4	8
9	Wolves	5	2	2	1	13:10	3	8
10	Birmingham	5	1	4	0	7:6	1	7
11	Wrexham	5	1	3	1	6:4	2	6
12	Norwich	5	2	0	3	8:8	0	6
13	Stoke	5	2	0	3	8:9	-1	6
14	Portsmouth	5	2	0	3	7:8	-1	6
15	Sheffield Utd	5	1	3	1	6:7	-1	6
16	Blackburn	5	1	2	2	6:7	-1	5
17	Watford	5	1	2	2	4:6	-2	5
18	Lincoln	5	1	2	2	4:6	-2	5
19	Southampton	5	2	2	1	11:6	5	4
20	Derby	5	1	1	3	5:10	-5	4
21	Bolton	5	1	1	3	4:9	-5	4
22	Cardiff	5	0	3	2	6:9	-3	3
23	Preston	5	1	0	4	5:10	-5	3
24	Burnley	5	0	2	3	6:12	-6	2

English League Championship Outrights

1. West Ham: 2.65 (29.45%)

2. Wolves: 5.8 (13.45%)

3. Middlesbrough: 6 (13.01%)

4. Southampton: 13.6 (5.74%)

5. Birmingham: 17.6 (4.43%)

6. Millwall: 18.4 (4.24%)

7. Swansea: 20.8 (3.75%)

8. Burnley: 24.8 (3.15%)

9. Norwich: 24.8 (3.15%)

10. West Brom: 24.8 (3.15%)

11. Wrexham: 33.2 (2.35%)

12. QPR: 34.2 (2.28%)

13. Sheffield Utd: 34.8 (2.24%)

14. Bristol City: 50 (1.56%)

15. Charlton: 65 (1.2%)

16. Derby: 72 (1.08%)

17. Stoke City: 80 (0.98%)

18. Watford: 84 (0.93%)

19. Portsmouth: 110 (0.71%)

20. Cardiff: 120 (0.65%)

21. Lincoln City: 120 (0.65%)

22. Blackburn: 120 (0.65%)

23. Preston: 130 (0.6%)

24. Bolton: 130 (0.6%)

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