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Brentford FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Sat 3 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Smith
  • Referee Andrew Davies
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Mark Pottage

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Birmingham City FC H 0–1 L
05 May Preston North End FC H 3–0 W
22 Apr Leeds United FC H 2–0 W
19 Apr Millwall FC A 1–1 D
13 Apr Reading FC A 1–2 L
10 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Brentford FC A 1–0 W
05 May Reading FC A 0–0 D
27 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
22 Apr Rotherham United FC A 3–1 W
19 Apr Derby County FC H 2–2 D
13 Apr Ipswich Town FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Birmingham City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Birmingham City FC
Phil Neumann 2 G
Demarai Gray 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Brentford FC face off against Birmingham City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Birmingham City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' The 31-year-old Emiliano Hansen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' Kristian Pedersen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 23' Josh Dasilva, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Brentford FC and Birmingham City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gary Gardner.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Birmingham City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 49' Brentford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 54' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Daniel Crowley.
  • 58' The Birmingham City FC manager makes a substitution. Steve Seddon departs to be replaced by Wes Harding.
  • 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' The Brentford FC bench stirs into life. Emiliano Hansen is withdrawn and Marcus Forss gets his opportunity.
  • 69' It looks surprising Birmingham City FC does not make any changes. Jacques Maghoma has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Daniel Crowley as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Sunjic steps in for Birmingham City FC.
  • 77' Birmingham City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Julian Jeanvier as he leaves the pitch. Jan Zamburek steps in for Brentford FC.
  • 86' The referee calls foul for Mathias Jensen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Jacques Maghoma is replaced by Kerim Mrabti on 88 minute.
  • 90' Wes Harding catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Birmingham City FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Brentford FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC36% Draw33% Birmingham City FC31%
Actual: Birmingham City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
64%
Brentford FC or Birmingham City FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC24% Draw56% Birmingham City FC20%
Actual: Birmingham City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Birmingham City FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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