Blackpool vs Birmingham Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Wednesday night’s action sees a clash in League One between Blackpool and league champions Birmingham.

With just two games to go, the Tangerines sit nine points behind the playoff places and with nothing to place for. On the other hand, Birmingham impressively sit at the top of the table with 105 points as the Blue plan towards Championship football next season.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Blackpool have scored nine goals in their last five matches

• Blackpool have won twice in their last five matches

• Birmingham are ranked 1st in League One away from home this season

• Birmingham have won their last three matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

With nine points separating themselves and the playoff spots, with two games remaining – Blackpool do not have much to play for. However, after a positive season, the Tangerines have been inconsistent at the business end of the season – winning twice, losing twice, and drawing once in their last five matches. The last time out for Blackpool was a 1-1 draw against Wigan.

Their opponents, Birmingham have been fabulous in a record-breaking season at the summit of the League One table. The Midlands club have been a clear front-runner for the title throughout the season, and despite pre-knowing their fait, Birmingham have been in strong form – winning their last three matches, with their last game being a 4-0 win over Mansfield.

Jay Stansfield will be one to watch in this fixture, the 22-year-old having scored 19 goals and provided three assists in 35 League One appearances this season. Stansfield comes into the fixture in creative form after assisting in the previous fixture.

Blackpool Preview

Blackpool Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Tyrer, Offiah, Casey, Baggott, Husband, Apter, Evans, Morgan, Hamilton, Ennis, Fletcher.

Alex Fletcher is the danger man in attack for the northern side - the Englishman having scored 11 goals this season and three in his last three matches. Robert Apter has also been in fine form, scoring four in his last three.

In midfield, Albie Morgan is Blackpool’s creative spark, the 25-year-old scoring four and providing nine assists this season. Whereas, at the back, Harry Tyrer sits on 12 clean sheets in League One action.

Birmingham Preview

Birmingham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Allsop, Laird, Klarer, Davies, Cochrane, Iwata, Paik Dowell, Willumsson, Anderson, Stansfield.

Birmingham’s 32-year-old goalkeeper Ryan Allsop can make it 20 clean sheets for the league season in 32 appearances, while Kieran Dowell looks to make it into double-digits for contributions for the season – the midfielder currently sat at nine.

Keshi Anderson will also be looking to make an impact in Birmingham’s attacking ranks, the 30-year-old having scored in the previous match.

Head-To-Head

Formerly operating as larger clubs and as teams in the top divisions of English football, Blackpool and Birmingham have met on several occasions. Despite Birmingham winning seven games, the two sides have also drawn on seven occasions compared to four wins for Blackpool.

Recent Meetings:

• 18th April 2022 – Blackpool 6-1 Birmingham

• 10th December 2022 – Blackpool 0-0 Birmingham

• 22nd April 2023 – Birmingham 0-1 Blackpool

• 1st December 2024 – Blackpool 1-2 Birmingham

• 29th December 2024 – Birmingham 0-0 Blackpool

Betting Tips For Blackpool vs Birmingham

Both sides come into this match with little to play. However, if league form and position are anything to go by, Birmingham boasts the stronger squad and season. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Birmingham to win. Odds of 17/20 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £18.50.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.

• Date: Wednesday, 30 April

• Kick-off Time: 19:45 GMT

• Channel: Sky Sports+

Prediction

Blackpool 1-3 Birmingham