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Birmingham City FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 14:00 UTC St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 44' Andy Lyons

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Blackpool FC H 0–1 L
18 Apr Millwall FC A 1–0 W
15 Apr Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
10 Apr Stoke City FC H 0–0 D
07 Apr Reading FC A 1–1 D
01 Apr Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W
18 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–2 L
15 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 1–0 W
10 Apr Luton Town FC A 1–3 L
07 Apr Cardiff City FC H 1–3 L
01 Apr Preston North End FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium that hosts another battle between Birmingham City FC and Blackpool FC.
  • 5' Kevin Long is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Birmingham City FC so far.
  • 10' Birmingham City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' The 36-year-old Neil Etheridge has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Lewis Fiorini has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' Poor challenge from Andy Lyons. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andy Lyons is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
  • 59' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 62' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ian Carlo Poveda is hanging Sonny Carey on the field on 62 minute.
  • 65' Juninho Bacuna gets the nod from Birmingham City FC. He replaces Hannibal Mejbri and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Birmingham City FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' GOAL! Ian Carlo Poveda scores on 74.
  • 76' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Josh Bowler exits the field as Callum Connolly enters on 76.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Jordan James is replaced by Emmanuel Longelo on 78 minute.
  • 79' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Troy Deeney is hanging Tahith Chong on the field on 79 minute.
  • 83' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Krystian Bielik is withdrawn and Alfie Chang gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Blackpool FC make a change. Jordan Thorniley trudges off to be replaced by James Husband on 84 minutes.
  • 85' Bradley Holmes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ian Carlo Poveda on 85 minute.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Birmingham City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Blackpool FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.04 Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Birmingham City FC or Blackpool FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Birmingham City FC34% Draw31% Blackpool FC35%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Birmingham City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Blackpool FC
66%
Birmingham City FC or Blackpool FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Birmingham City FC22% Draw53% Blackpool FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC

Handicap Birmingham City FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% 88%
-1 12% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% 68%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
36%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.