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

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Coventry City vs Birmingham City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Coventry City vs Birmingham City

• Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena

Match Prediction: Coventry City 3-2 Birmingham City

Coventry City are coming into this match with a solid run of form, drawing their last three games but smashing it with big wins before that. They've shown they can score goals in bunches, which could be crucial against Birmingham. Birmingham, on the other hand, have been a bit up and down, with two losses in their last three but also some tight wins. This one could be a close affair, but Coventry's recent goal-scoring form might just give them the edge.

Birmingham will need to be solid at the back to keep Coventry's attackers at bay. If they can nick a goal on the counter, it could be anyone's game. But with Coventry's confidence high and their ability to find the net, they may just about get the job done. It's going to be a cracking match, no doubt about it.

Coventry have been in decent nick lately, drawing their last three games but showing they can still pack a punch. Those big wins against QPR and Derby show they've got the firepower to hurt any team. They'll be looking to turn those draws into wins, and with their attacking flair, they should fancy their chances against Birmingham. If they can keep up their goal-scoring form, they'll be tough to beat.

• Draw: 0-0 vs Leicester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 7-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 5-3 vs Derby County (A)

Birmingham have had a mixed bag recently, with two losses but also some solid wins. They've shown they can grind out results, but those defeats might knock their confidence a bit. They'll need to be on their game to stop Coventry's attack, but if they can get their defence sorted, they've got a chance. It's all about finding that balance between attack and defence for Birmingham.

• 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)

• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

In their recent meetings, Coventry and Birmingham have had some cracking games. Coventry have won two out of the last two encounters, both 2-0, showing they've got the upper hand lately. But Birmingham did thrash Coventry 3-0 in 2024, so they'll be looking to repeat that performance. It's always a close contest between these two, and this match should be no different.

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• Joel Latibeaudiere (Knee) - Out

• Oliver Dovin (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) - Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Keshi Anderson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Rushworth, van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Grimes, Torp, Rudoni, Sakamoto, Thomas-Asante, Wright

With Dasilva and van Ewijk on the flanks, Coventry will look to exploit the wings and deliver dangerous crosses into the box. Wright and Thomas-Asante up top will be key to converting those chances into goals.

• Predicted lineup: Allsop, Osayi-Samuel, Klarer, Robinson, Cochrane, Iwata, Paik, Gray, Stansfield, Koumas, Ducksch

Birmingham will rely on the experience of Robinson and Klarer at the back to keep Coventry's attack at bay. In attack, Stansfield and Ducksch will need to be sharp to capitalise on any opportunities.

• Jay Dasilva vs Bright Osayi-Samuel: This battle on the flank could be crucial, with both players known for their pace and trickery.

• Matt Grimes vs Sueng-ho Paik: In the midfield, these two will be key to controlling the tempo of the game.

• Victor Torp (Coventry City): His creativity and vision could unlock Birmingham's defence.

• Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham City): His movement and ability to find space could be vital for Birmingham's attack.

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