Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Birmingham City vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium

Match Prediction: Birmingham City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Birmingham City might fancy their chances at home. They've had a mixed bag lately, but their wins against Swansea and Oxford show they can grind out results. Sheffield Wednesday's away form has been patchy, with a win at Portsmouth but a couple of heavy home defeats. This could be a tight affair, with Birmingham's home advantage possibly tipping the scales.

Sheffield Wednesday will look to exploit any defensive frailties Birmingham showed in their recent losses. Bannan's creativity in midfield could be key for the Owls. But Birmingham's front line, led by Koumas and Stansfield, will be eager to make amends for recent poor performances. Expect a battle where both teams will have their moments.

Birmingham's recent form has been inconsistent. They've managed to secure wins at home against Swansea and Oxford, showing they can be solid on their own turf. However, three consecutive away losses highlight some defensive issues. If they can shore up at the back, they might just edge this one.

• Loss: 0-3 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (H)

Sheffield Wednesday's form has been inconsistent. They've managed a good away win at Portsmouth, but their home form has been poor with defeats to Bristol City and Swansea. Their draws against QPR and Wrexham show they can compete, but they'll need to be more clinical if they want to take something from this game.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been closely contested. Sheffield Wednesday won the most recent encounter 2-0, but Birmingham City have had their moments, winning 2-1 in their last home game against the Owls. 

The matches have often been tight, with a draw and narrow wins for each side in their last five meetings.

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Birmingham City (09 Feb 2024)

• Birmingham City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (25 Nov 2023)

• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Birmingham City (20 Feb 2021)

• Birmingham City 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday (17 Oct 2020)

• Birmingham City 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday (22 Feb 2020)

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Jack Robinson (Suspended) - Out

• Lee Buchanan (Knee) - Out

• Willum Thor Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Kesji Anderson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Marvin Ducksch (Knock) - Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Out

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Di'shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Gui Siqueira (Achilles) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Allsop, Osayi-Samuel, Clarer, Cashin. Laird, Paik, Iwata, Gray, Doyle, Koumas, Stansfield

With Laird in the lineup, Birmingham's defence should be more solid. Koumas and Stansfield in attack will be crucial in breaking down Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Otegbayo, Lowe, Palmer, Valery, Ingelsson, Amass, Bannan, Cadamarteri, Ugbo

Bannan's presence in midfield will be vital for Sheffield Wednesday's creativity. Cadamarteri's role up top will be key in exploiting any gaps in Birmingham's defence.

• Stansfield vs Iorfa: This will be a key battle between Birmingham's forward and Sheffield Wednesday's defender.

• Iwata vs Bannan: A midfield duel to watch, with Birmingham's Iwata facing off against Sheffield Wednesday's creative force Bannan.

• Stansfield (Birmingham City):  Stansfield will be crucial for Birmingham, leading the line and looking to score.

• Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday): Ugbo's role as a forward will be pivotal for Sheffield Wednesday's attacking threat.

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