Derby County FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Adrian Holmes
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Robert Madley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Derby County FC | Birmingham City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #10 |
| 69 | Points | 64 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 20 / 9 / 17 | W / D / L | 17 / 13 / 16 |
| 67 | Scored | 57 |
| 59 | Conceded | 56 |
| +8 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 43% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Derby County FC are 8th (69 pts). Birmingham City FC are 10th (64 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds iPro Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Derby County FC and Birmingham City FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Birmingham City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Neil Etheridge made 372 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Ivan Sunjic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Birmingham City FC so far.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' What a moment for Colin Kazim-Richards! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' It looks surprising Birmingham City FC does not make any changes. Nathan Byrne has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Ivan Sanchez Aguayo gets the nod from Birmingham City FC. He replaces Steve Seddon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' The travelling Birmingham City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' The crowd applauds Riley McGree as he leaves the pitch. Alen Halilovic steps in for Birmingham City FC.
- 54' Gary Gardner makes way for San Jose at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from Birmingham City FC.
- 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' A stunning finish from Lukas Jutkiewicz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' A quiet spell here at iPro Stadium. Derby County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ivan Sanchez Aguayo suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' The crowd applauds Colin Kazim-Richards as he leaves the pitch. Max Bird steps in for Derby County FC.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 84' Lukas Jutkiewicz is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Roberts is hanging Graeme Shinnie on the field on 87 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Jason Knight is replaced by Kamil Jozwiak on 88 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Derby County FC 1-2 Birmingham City FC.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 21
- 3
- 10
- 9
- 12
- 6
- 4
-
13
Colin Kazim-Richards ↓ Max Bird 75'
-
26
Lee Buchanan ↓ Louie Sibley 75'
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Kamil Jozwiak 88'
Bench
-
8
Max Bird ↑ 75'
- 1
-
23
Patrick Roberts ↑ 87'
-
7
Kamil Jozwiak ↑ 88'
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 75'
- 37
- 40
- 29
Coach
Wayne Rooney
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 30
- 4
- 2
- 12
- 10
-
20
Gary Gardner ↓ San Jose 54'
- 3
- 42
- 34
-
18
Riley McGree ↓ Alen Halilovic 53'
Bench
- 24
- 27
- 5
-
19
San Jose ↑ 54'
-
35
Alen Halilovic ↑ 53'
-
17
Ivan Sanchez Aguayo ↑ 46'
- 11
- 16
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 4 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 3 |
| Ivan Sunjic | 2 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Krystian Bielik | 2 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 2 |
| Scott Hogan | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Birmingham City FC Form
2021-04-24
Derby County FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-04-21
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2021-04-18
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-04-10
Birmingham City FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
2021-04-06
Brentford FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2021-04-02
Birmingham City FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Birmingham City FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
60%
Derby County FC or Birmingham City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.