Bristol City vs Birmingham City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Bristol City vs Birmingham City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Bristol City vs Birmingham City

• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Ashton Gate

Bristol City are coming into this match with a solid run of form, winning their last two games against Southampton and Norwich City. They've shown they can score goals and keep clean sheets, which could be crucial against a Birmingham side that's been inconsistent lately.

Birmingham had a good win against Preston, but their recent losses and draws show they can be vulnerable at the back. This game might see Bristol City taking the initiative, looking to exploit Birmingham's defensive frailties.

Birmingham will need to be more solid at the back if they want to get anything from this game. Their attack, led by Stansfield, can be dangerous on their day, but they'll need to be more clinical than in their recent draws. Bristol City's midfield, with players like Randell and Sykes, could control the game and create plenty of chances for their forwards. Expect a competitive match, but Bristol City might just have the edge.

Bristol City have been in fine form recently, winning their last two matches against Southampton and Norwich City. These victories show they can perform well at home and away, which bodes well for this game. Their only recent loss came against QPR, but they've bounced back well with draws against tough teams like Ipswich and Preston. This consistency and ability to grind out results could be key against Birmingham.

• Win: 3-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Preston North End (A)

Birmingham City have had a mixed bag of results lately, with a good win against Preston but also some disappointing losses and draws. Their win against Preston shows they can be competitive, but their recent form suggests they might struggle against a confident Bristol City side. Birmingham will need to tighten up at the back and be more clinical in attack if they want to get a result here.

• Win: 1-0 vs Preston North End (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Coventry City (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been closely contested recently. In their last five meetings, Birmingham have won three times, while Bristol City have won once, with one draw. The most recent encounter ended in a goalless draw, but before that, Birmingham secured a 2-0 victory away at Bristol City. This suggests that while Birmingham have had the upper hand lately, Bristol City are capable of getting a result.

• Birmingham City 0-0 Bristol City (29 Dec 2023)
• Bristol City 0-2 Birmingham City (19 Aug 2023)
• Bristol City 4-2 Birmingham City (14 Jan 2023)
• Birmingham City 3-0 Bristol City (08 Oct 2022)
• Bristol City 1-2 Birmingham City (05 Mar 2022)

• Luke McNally (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Cameron Pring (Ankle) - Out

• Jason Knight (Adductor) - Out

• Max Bird (Calf) - Out

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Marvin Ducksch (Muscle) - Out

• Jack Robinson (Suspended) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), Tanner (DF), Atkinson (DF), Dickie (DF), Sykes (MF), Randell (MF), Vyner (MF), Borges (MF), Twine (AT), Mehmeti (AT), Riis (AT)

Bristol City's predicted line up shows a strong defensive unit with Atkinson, Dickie, and Tanner, which could help them control the game. Their attacking trio of Twine, Mehmeti, and Riis have been in good form and could pose a real threat to Birmingham's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Osayi-Samuel (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Koumas (MF), Iwata (MF), Paik (MF), Anderson (MF), Stansfield (AT)

Birmingham's predicted line up includes a solid backline with Klarer, Neumann, and Cochrane, but they'll need to be at their best to keep Bristol City's forwards quiet. Their midfield, with players like Doyle and Paik, will need to step up and control the game if they want to get a result.

• Riis vs Cochrane: This will be a key battle between Bristol City's forward Riis and Birmingham's defender Cochrane.

• Randell vs Koumas: The midfield duel between Bristol City's Randell and Birmingham's Koumas could be crucial in determining the outcome of the game.

• Randell (Bristol City): Randell's ability to control the midfield and create chances for Bristol City's forwards makes him a key player to watch.

• Stansfield (Birmingham City): Stansfield's goal-scoring threat up front makes him a vital player for Birmingham City in this match.

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