Birmingham vs Coventry prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-09-16 14:00.
Life as a Birmingham City fan has vastly improved recently, as a winless six-game run in all competitions (D1, L5) has since been displaced with back-to-back Championship wins, with Scott Hogan’s hat-trick earning John Eustace’s men a 3-2 victory in the Midlands derby against West Brom in midweek. Eustace dubbed that pair of victories as an “incredible achievement” proving perhaps that fighting against relegation isn’t Birmingham’s only intent.
The Blues now return home to St. Andrew's Stadium for the first time this month with something to prove to their fans, after winning only one of their last seven home matches (D2, L4), with both teams finding the net on six occasions. Goals at both ends means even after a bright start, the home faithful may still be biting their nails here, after seeing their side score first in five of those last seven home games.
Visitors Coventry City currently prop up the Championship table, after a dismal opening to their campaign has seen them claim only two points (D2, L4). One of those points did come in their last outing though, with the Sky Blues showing real battling qualities to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at Luton Town.
Manager Mark Robins sang his team’s praises post match, stating he was “proud” of Coventry’s performance, which was a nice changeup given he’s lambasted his side’s mentality in recent weeks. Robins must now attempt to retain a mental edge in his troops here, and given Coventry have lost only one of their last eight Championship matches against Birmingham (W3, D4), a first league win of the season could be just around the corner.
Players to watch: Birmingham will be hoping hat-trick hero Scott Hogan will provide the x-factor in the latter stages of the game, having scored seven of his last nine goals after half-time. Meanwhile, Coventry’s Viktor Gyökeres travels well with four of his last five Championship goals arriving away from home.
Hot stat: Coventry have conceded first in six of their seven competitive matches this season.