{"id":5622,"date":"2026-09-17T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/birmingham-city-vs-middlesbrough-predictions-picks-odds-19-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:00:00","slug":"birmingham-city-vs-middlesbrough-predictions-picks-odds-19-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/birmingham-city-vs-middlesbrough-predictions-picks-odds-19-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 19\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/championship.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Championship<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/birmingham-city.png\" alt=\"Birmingham City\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Birmingham City<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">19 Sep 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">15:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/middlesbrough.png\" alt=\"Middlesbrough\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Middlesbrough<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Middlesbrough to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/birmingham-city.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Birmingham City<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/middlesbrough.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Middlesbrough<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 19\/09\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/championship.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Championship &middot; 8<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 19 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> St. Andrew's Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>1xBet<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.89<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.46<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.95<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.45<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.25<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.84<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.45<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">2.32<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">X2: Double Chance Draw or Middlesbrough<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on 1xBet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 18 Sep 2026 at 01:06 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Championship<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Regular Season, 8<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 19 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 15:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> St. Andrew's Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Preview<\/h2><p>Birmingham City sit tenth in the Championship table, still searching for a first home league victory this season. Chris Davies' side have drawn three and lost one of their four competitive matches at St. Andrew's, a frustrating run that underlines their struggles to convert home advantage into three points. Their most recent outing produced another stalemate, and while Liam Millar's creativity has been a bright spot with three assists in three appearances, results remain elusive on home soil.<\/p><p>Middlesbrough travel south in impressive form, sitting third in the table and firmly in the promotion conversation. Michael Carrick's men are unbeaten across their last five league fixtures, though a 2-2 draw with Millwall last time out will have left them wanting more. Centre-back Adilson Malanda is expected to recover in time, which strengthens a backline that has been central to their consistency. Boro's record of seven consecutive victories over Birmingham adds a considerable psychological dimension to this fixture.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Birmingham City to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.89<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.95<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.84<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.53<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.02<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.50<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 18 Sep 2026 at 01:06 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Middlesbrough's record against Birmingham City is remarkable: seven consecutive victories in head-to-head meetings, including three straight wins at St. Andrew's. The most recent visit produced a convincing 3-1 scoreline back in March. That kind of dominance creates a genuine psychological barrier for the hosts, who have drawn three and lost one of their four competitive home fixtures this campaign.<\/p><p>Boro arrive in the West Midlands sitting third, unbeaten across their last five league outings. Their form reads impressively, with four wins from those five matches. Birmingham, by contrast, have managed just two wins from their last five in all competitions. The away side's promotion credentials look genuine, and the draw at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\">3.46<\/a> or an away win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_birmingham-city_middlesbrough_19729082\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\">2.30<\/a> both carry appeal within a double chance selection.<\/p><p>Tactically, Middlesbrough's possession-based approach should trouble a Birmingham side that has struggled to convert home advantage into results. Adilson Malanda's expected return strengthens Boro's defensive spine considerably. While Liam Millar's creative output gives Birmingham some threat, and Paik Seung-Ho's potential recall adds midfield steel, the visitors' superior quality and head-to-head record make <strong>X2<\/strong> the recommended pick here. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Middlesbrough won seven straight head-to-head meetings<\/li><li>Birmingham winless in four home matches<\/li><li>Boro unbeaten across last five league outings<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Birmingham City<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">86%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Middlesbrough<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">86%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Birmingham City<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Middlesbrough<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2W 2D 1L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3W 2D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.4<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.3<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 2 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">0 Birmingham City &middot; 0 Draws &middot; 2 Middlesbrough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Birmingham City<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> James Beadle<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Bright Osayi-Samuel<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Phil Neumann<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Christoph Klarer<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Alex Cochrane<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Tomoki Iwata<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Jhon Sol&iacute;s<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Carlos Vicente<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Jay Stansfield<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Liam Millar<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> August Priske<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Paik Seung-Ho<\/li><li>Demarai Gray<\/li><li>Marvin Ducksch<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Ethan Laird <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Marc Leonard <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Max Bird <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Lee Buchanan <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Cruciate ligament injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Middlesbrough<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Radek V&iacute;tek<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Callum Brittain<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Ashley Phillips<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Neto Borges<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Max Arfsten<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Aidan Morris<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Peart-Harris<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Riley McGree<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Amario Cozier-Duberry<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Tommy Conway<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Will Lankshear<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Darragh Lenihan <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Alfie Jones <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Calf issue)<\/span><\/li><li>Sebastian Berhalter <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Birmingham's 4-2-3-1 looks settled across multiple credible sources, with <strong>Jay Stansfield<\/strong> as the focal point of an attack that has genuine width on both flanks. Middlesbrough's 4-3-3, however, carries a confidence gap, with variations noted and only a single cluster of sources backing it, so treat their shape as indicative rather than confirmed.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Tactically, this shapes up as a compact midfield battle: Birmingham's double pivot will look to screen against Boro's three-man engine room, where <strong>Riley McGree<\/strong> figures as the creative fulcrum. The home side's structure appears the more reliable foundation for pre-match analysis heading into this Championship Round 8 contest.<\/p><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Birmingham City <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Middlesbrough <strong>100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough?<\/h3><p>Birmingham City host Middlesbrough at St. Andrew's on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM local time.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough being played?<\/h3><p>This Championship fixture takes place at <strong>St. Andrew's Stadium<\/strong> in Birmingham on 19 September 2026.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>This match will be broadcast on <strong>Sky Sports<\/strong> in the United Kingdom. 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