Birmingham vs Charlton: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Birmingham vs Charlton
• Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

Birmingham are coming into this match with a mixed bag of results, but their home form has been strong with wins against Watford and Norwich. They'll be looking to exploit their attacking options, particularly with Marvin Ducksch leading the line. The midfield creativity of Patrick Roberts and Seung-ho Paik could be key in breaking down Charlton's defence. However, they'll need to be wary of their recent away form, which has seen them struggle against QPR and Southampton.

Charlton, on the other hand, have been struggling for form, with with five defeats in their last five games. Their defence has been leaky, conceding 14 goals in those matches. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they're to get anything from this game. However, with players like Conor Coventry and Luke Berry in midfield, they could pose a threat on the counter-attack. It's likely to be a close game, but Birmingham's home advantage might just see them through.

Birmingham's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster. They've had two losses on the road against QPR and Southampton, which will be a concern. However, their home form has been much more encouraging, with a win against Watford and a convincing 4-1 victory over Norwich. This should give them confidence going into this match, especially with the attacking threat they've shown at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs QPR (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Watford (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs West Brom (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Norwich (H)

Charlton are in a bit of a rut at the moment, with five losses in their last five games. Their defence has been particularly poor, conceding 14 goals in those matches. They'll need to find a way to shore up the backline if they're to have any chance of getting a result against a Birmingham side that does well at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Coventry (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Southampton (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Wrexham (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams is closely contested, with each side winning two of their last five competitive meetings. They drew 1-1 in their last game, while Birmingham won the previous fixture by a goal to nil. All their matches have been close, suggesting that we have another tight affair coming up.

Recent Championship Results

• Birmingham 1-1 Charlton (15 Jul 2020)

• Charlton 0-1 Birmingham (14 Sep 2019)

• Charlton 2-1 Birmingham (02 Apr 2016)

• Birmingham 0-1 Charlton (21 Nov 2015)

• Birmingham 1-0 Charlton (25 Apr 2015)

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) – Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) – Out

• Alex Cochrane (Muscle) - Doubt

• Amari’i Bell (Muscle) – Doubt

• Charlie Kelman (Muscle) – Doubt

• Reece Burke (Foot) – Doubt

• Josh Edwards (Ankle) – Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Osayi-Samuel (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Robinson (DF), Iwata (MF), Paik (MF), Roberts (MF), Stansfield (MF), Gray (MF), Ducksch (AT)

Birmingham will probably set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with James Beadle between the posts and a back four of Osayi-Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, and Robinson. The midfield anchor will be provided by Iwata and Paik, with Roberts, Stansfield, and Gray offering creativity and support for the lone striker, Ducksch.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Ramsay (DF), Gillesphey (DF), Jones (DF), Coventry (MF), Bree (MF), Berry (MF), Knibbs (MF), Carey (MF), Leaburn (AT), Campbell (AT)

Charlton are likely to stick with their 3-1-4-2 formation, with Kaminski between the sticks and a back three of Ramsay, Jones, and Gillesphey. Coventry will sit in front of the defence, with Bree, Berry, Knibbs and Carey in midfield, in addition to Leaburn and Campbell leading the attack.

• Marvin Ducksch vs Macauley Gillesphey: Marvin Ducksch's movement and finishing will be tested by Macaulay Gillesphey's defensive solidity.

• Seung-ho Paik vs Luke Berry: Seung-ho Paik's creativity will be crucial against Luke Berry's tenacity in midfield.

• Patrick Roberts (Birmingham): Patrick Roberts' ability to unlock defences with his passing and dribbling could be key for Birmingham.

• Conor Coventry (Charlton): Conor Coventry's role in breaking up play and starting attacks will be vital for Charlton.

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