Our Derby vs Birmingham Prediction: 2-1
Derby vs Birmingham in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Derby vs Birmingham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derby's Last Match – Millwall vs Derby
Derby must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England Championship defeat against Millwall on March 10. In that match, Derby had 50% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Millwall | 50% | 10 (4) | 1.44 | 53 |
Derby | 50% | 9 (0) | 1.24 | 44 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs QPR
Birmingham will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship victory over QPR, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Birmingham saw 58% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 58% | 14 (5) | 1.59 | 72 |
QPR | 42% | 7 (2) | 0.38 | 27 |
Derby vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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