Middlesbrough vs Birmingham: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 8,2025 | Riverside Stadium | EFL Championship | 15:00 GMT

3rd placed Middlesbrough take on 9th placed visitors Birmingham in round 15 of the EFL Championship. Middlesbrough play host in this often hotly contested fixture as they look to push for their spot into the automatic promotion places.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.8 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Predicted Lineups:

Middlesbrough: Brynn, Brittain, Ayling, Jones, Targett, Morris, Hackney, Whittaker, Conway, Burgzorg, Strelec

Birmingham: Beadle, Iwata, Neumann, Klarer, Cochrane, Doyle, Paik, Roberts, Stansfield, Gray, Ducksch

Head to Head:

21 Oct 2023 // Middlesbrough 1-0 Birmingham 05 Oct 2022 // Middlesbrough 1-0 Birmingham 30 Oct 2021 // Middlesbrough 0-2 Birmingham 16 Jan 2021 // Middlesbrough 0-1 Birmingham 21 Jan 2020 // Middlesbrough 1-1 Birmingham

In the sides previous 5 meetings neither side has the edge over the other. Both have won 2 and drawn 1 so don't expect an overwhelming psychological advantage from one side in this fixture.

Recent Middlesbrough and Birmingham Match Analysis:

Middlesbrough Last 5 Games:

1. Leicester 1-1 Middlesbrough (EFL Championship)
2. Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough (EFL Championship)
3. Middlesbrough 1-1 Wrexham (EFL Championship)
4. Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Middlesbrough (EFL Championship)
5. Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich Town (EFL Championship)

Coming into this match Middlesbrough are hardly on poor form but for the quality in their side and promotion aspirations they perhaps would have hoped for more.

The side have been able to find the back of the net in their last 5, scoring 5 in as many matches. They have also appeared inconsistent in their ability to keep it tidy at the back only keeping 1 clean sheet during the same time.

Birmingham Last 5 Games:

1. Birmingham 4-0 Millwall (EFL Championship)
2. Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth (EFL Championship)
3. Bristol City 1-0 Birmingham (EFL Championship)
4. Preston 0-1 Birmingham (EFL Championship)
5. Birmingham 2-3 Hull City (EFL Championship)

One thing that sticks out about Birmingham's recent run of form is their ability to bag goals. In their last 5 the Brummies have managed to net an impressive 10.

The Birmingham side has also managed to keep 3 clean sheets in their previous 5 indicating a strong defensive structure. Importantly to note the side's incredible goal scoring has only really been displayed in home fixtures, when travelling away they have only netted 1 in 2 away games.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.3% confidence in a Middlesbrough victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 goals in this fixture. This selection is justified by the form of both sides and the goal scoring ability of both sides.

Key Players to Watch:

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham): The former Fulham man has established himself as one of the Birmingham faithful's favourites over the past few seasons. So far this season he finds himself on 6 goals and 2 assists in 13 league games. This follows his goal and assist against Millwall with the striker being eager to continue his form and push his side further up the table.

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough): The Middlesbrough academy midfielder has well and truly established himself as one of the Championships finest over the past few years. He has been frequently linked with moves away to Premier League sides but will hope to carry his parent club into the top flight himself and what better way to do so than by carrying on his fine form.

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: N/A (UK), Various Regional Broadcasters (Europe)

Stadium Information: The game will be held at the Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough. The stadium itself has a capacity of 34,988