Birmingham City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Andrew Davies
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 26 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Birmingham City FC host Cardiff City FC — let the battle begin!
- 4' Jude Bellingham puts Birmingham City FC on the lead.
- 9' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 14' It’s high time Josep Clotet Ruiz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 19' Birmingham City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' Birmingham City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Ward is withdrawn and Callum Paterson gets his opportunity.
- 37' Lee Tomlin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cardiff City FC tonight.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Birmingham City FC and Cardiff City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' Cardiff City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marlon Pack is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Birmingham City FC.
- 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' A moment of madness from Jake Clarke-Salter on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Birmingham City FC will be frustrated.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! Lee Tomlin gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 64' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Kerim Mrabti is withdrawn and Jacques Maghoma gets his opportunity.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jazz Richards on 68.
- 73' 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.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Marlon Pack is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' A change in the Birmingham City FC ranks — Jude Bellingham exits the field as Gary Gardner enters on 80.
- 84' Gary Gardner was booked on 84.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Joe Ralls. He replaces Junior Hoilett on 84 minute.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Harris will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Robert Glatzel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Tomlin on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 14
- 7
- 11
- 34
-
18
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Jacques Maghoma 64'
-
22
Jude Bellingham ↓ Gary Gardner 80'
Bench
- 15
- 27
- 26
-
19
Jacques Maghoma ↑ 64'
-
20
Gary Gardner ↑ 80'
- 16
- 24
Coach
Josep Clotet Ruiz
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 21
-
23
Daniel Ward ↓ Callum Paterson 32'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Joe Ralls 84'
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↓ Robert Glatzel 90'
- 16
- 20
Bench
- 11
- 1
-
13
Callum Paterson ↑ 32'
-
8
Joe Ralls ↑ 84'
- 5
- 6
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 90'
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Wilson | 4 |
| Joe Ralls | 3 |
| Ivan Sunjic | 2 |
| Jeremie Bela | 2 |
| Marc Roberts | 1 |
| Jaden Philogene Bidace | 1 |
| Ivan Sanchez Aguayo | 1 |
| Callum Robinson | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2020-01-18
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2020-01-11
Luton Town FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2020-01-01
Birmingham City FC
2–3
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-12-29
Birmingham City FC
4–5
Leeds United FC
L
2019-12-26
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2019-12-21
Hull City AFC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Cardiff City FC Form
2020-01-18
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2020-01-12
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Swansea City AFC
D
2020-01-01
Queens Park Rangers FC
6–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-12-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2019-12-26
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2019-12-21
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.7
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Cardiff City FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
61%
Birmingham City FC or Cardiff City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.