Birmingham City FC vs Norwich City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Birmingham City FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Aug | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Aug | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Birmingham City FC | Norwich City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 29 | Points | 21 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 5 / 2 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 8 |
| 28 | Scored | 32 |
| 14 | Conceded | 24 |
| +14 | GD | +8 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 53% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Birmingham City FC are 1st (29 pts). Norwich City FC are 12th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
6/1
31-45
4/7
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
| August Priske | 6 G | 1 A |
| Liam Millar | 4 G | 3 A |
| Jay Stansfield | 4 G | 1 A |
| Demarai Gray | 3 G | |
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
Norwich City FC
| Mohamed Toure | 5 G | |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden | 4 G | 4 A |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 4 G | 2 A |
| Andre Brooks | 3 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Musaba | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Birmingham City FC vs Norwich City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Birmingham City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 9' Josh Williams was booked on 9.
- 11' It’s a booking for Norwich City FC player. Kieran Dowell gets a Yellow card.
- 16' Max Aarons has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' Norwich City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' 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.
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Birmingham City FC and Norwich City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Birmingham City FC that had 398 games and scored 442 goals.
- 46' Birmingham City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Birmingham City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Scott Hogan on 50.
- 52' George Hall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gary Gardner on 52 minute.
- 57' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Norwich City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' Kieran Dowell makes way for Onel Hernandez at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
- 60' A change in the Birmingham City FC ranks — Scott Hogan exits the field as Hannibal Mejbri enters on 60.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Juninho Bacuna argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' What a moment for Andrew Omobamidele! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Poor challenge from Auston Trusty. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 74' Gabriel Sara gets the nod from Norwich City FC. He replaces Aaron Ramsey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Norwich City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Max Aarons was booked on 80.
- 84' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 84 minute. Josh Sargent leaves to be changed by Adam Idah.
- 88' The whistle greets Juninho Bacuna as he departs to be replaced by Jordan James.
- 90' It’s a booking for Norwich City FC player. Onel Hernandez gets a Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
7
Juninho Bacuna ↓ Jordan James 88'
- 11
- 4
-
20
Gary Gardner ↓ George Hall 52'
- 21
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Hannibal Mejbri 60'
- 5
- 28
- 42
-
48
Josh Williams ↓ Tate Campbell 88'
Bench
- 14
- 1
-
30
Tate Campbell ↑ 88'
-
46
Hannibal Mejbri ↑ 60'
-
19
Jordan James ↑ 88'
- 27
-
35
George Hall ↑ 52'
Coach
John Eustace
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Kieran Dowell ↓ Onel Hernandez 58'
-
3
Sam Byram ↓ Todd Cantwell 84'
- 5
- 1
- 23
- 2
-
21
Danel Sinani ↓ Teemu Pukki 58'
-
24
Josh Sargent ↓ Adam Idah 84'
- 4
- 26
-
20
Aaron Ramsey ↓ Gabriel Sara 74'
Bench
- 6
- 28
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 58'
-
14
Todd Cantwell ↑ 84'
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↑ 58'
-
11
Adam Idah ↑ 84'
-
17
Gabriel Sara ↑ 74'
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 3 |
| Onel Hernandez | 3 |
| Marcelino Nunez | 3 |
| Mario Vrancic | 2 |
| Onel Hernandez | 2 |
| Che Adams | 1 |
| Gabriel Sara | 1 |
| Jonathan Rowe | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2022-08-30
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2022-08-27
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2022-08-20
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-08-16
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Watford FC
D
2022-08-13
Cardiff City FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2022-08-05
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Norwich City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.65
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Norwich City FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Norwich City FC
65%
Birmingham City FC or Norwich City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Norwich City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.