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Birmingham v Brentford Stats

Data last updated: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 07:39 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Birmingham hosts Brentford in this League Cup tie, with both sides eager to progress in the knockout competition. Birmingham's recent form shows defensive solidity and a willingness to press, while Brentford's data is limited but suggests an attacking approach with key players like M. Kayode posing threats. The fixture's intensity and tactical setups are likely to generate sustained pressure and multiple set-piece opportunities, setting the stage for a high-corner count encounter under the floodlights.

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Over 9.5 Corners

Birmingham averages 4 corners per match, indicating steady attacking pressure.
Model projects a 69% chance for over 9.5 corners, showing strong statistical support.
Brentford's attacking players like M. Schade generate significant shots and fouls, contributing to corner potential.
Recent form data shows Birmingham's matches rarely exceed 2.5 goals but maintain territorial pressure, favoring corners.
Player-level data highlights Brentford's offensive activity despite limited overall data, supporting corner volume.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 9.5 Corners with a 69% chance, reflecting Birmingham's consistent corner generation and Brentford's attacking tendencies. Birmingham's average of 4 corners per game and Brentford's active shot and foul profiles, especially from players like M. Schade, suggest frequent set-piece situations. Despite thinner data for Brentford, the combined team pressure and tactical dynamics in a knockout setting support a high corner count. The price offers positive value with an 11.2% edge and no price warnings.

Birmingham corner average4 per match

Strong positive

Model corner chance69%

Strong positive

Brentford attacking activityHigh shots and fouls from key players

Positive

Data qualityLimited Brentford data

Neutral

Value edge11.2% positive

Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with sustained territorial battles and attacking intent from both sides, particularly Birmingham's steady corner production and Brentford's active offensive players. This combination makes Over 9.5 Corners a tactical and data-supported choice for this League Cup fixture.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“Birmingham's consistent corner creation combined with Brentford's attacking pressure creates a fertile environment for a high corner count. The model's strong aligns well with the tactical setup and player activity.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Birmingham averages 4 corners per match, indicating steady attacking pressure.

Model projects a 69% chance for over 9.5 corners, showing strong statistical support.

Brentford's attacking players like M. Schade generate significant shots and fouls, contributing to corner potential.

Recent form data shows Birmingham's matches rarely exceed 2.5 goals but maintain territorial pressure, favoring corners.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

In the last ten meetings, average goals have been moderate, but the tempo and attacking transitions have consistently produced set-piece situations.
This trend supports a match with multiple corners, as both teams seek to exploit wide areas and pressing opportunities.

Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Birmingham1

Avg goals scored

Brentford-

Birmingham0

Avg goals conceded

Brentford-

Birmingham0%

BTTS rate

Brentford-

Birmingham0%

Over 2.5 goals

Brentford-

Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 63% vs implied 48% · edge +15 pts

2.1

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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 61%

2.2

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 22%

2.62

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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%

1.2

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.7

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 33%

1.62

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While goal scoring has been modest, with Birmingham's recent matches not exceeding 2.5 goals, the attacking activity and fouls suggest open play and set-piece chances. BTTS data is limited, but the corner-focused pressure indicates a dynamic game with opportunities arising from wide and transitional play.

Season team stats

League Cup

Birmingham1

Played

Brentford0

Birmingham1

Avg goals for

Brentford0

Birmingham0

Avg goals against

Brentford0

Birmingham1

Clean sheets

Brentford0

Best odds for this sectionBirmingham Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts

2.6

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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%

4.2

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Brentford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

1.48

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Brentford to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

1.83

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Birmingham's season corner stats reflect a steady accumulation of set-piece opportunities, averaging 4 per game. Brentford's limited data suggests an attacking style that complements this, reinforcing the likelihood of a high corner count in this fixture.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Birmingham

Last 51W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 0D 0L

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Brentford

Last 50W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Brentford yet.

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts

1.91

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Birmingham Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%

2.6

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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%

4.2

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DrawBetUK guide price · model 24%

3.6

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Brentford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

1.48

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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 47%

1.22

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Brentford to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

1.83

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Birmingham's recent form shows a solid defensive record with limited goals but consistent attacking pressure generating corners. Brentford's form data is sparse, yet their players' shot and foul statistics suggest an active approach. This form profile aligns with the model's projection for Over 9.5 Corners.

Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionBirmingham Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts

2.6

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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%

1.44

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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%

4.2

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DrawBetUK guide price · model 24%

3.6

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Over 3.5 CardsBetUK guide price · model 38%

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Brentford Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

1.48

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.7

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The Over 9.5 Corners market is priced attractively with a 69% against a 57.8% implied chance, offering clear value. The 1.73 reflect market in a high-corner game, supported by Birmingham's steady corner averages and Brentford's offensive pressure despite thinner data.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Birmingham4

Avg corners for

Brentford-

Birmingham10

Avg total corners

Brentford-

Birmingham0

Avg yellow cards

Brentford-

Birmingham6

Avg shots

Brentford-

Market aligned with main pickOver 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 69% vs implied 58% · edge +11.2 pts

1.73

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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 75%

1.44

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Over 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price

2.2

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Over 3.5 CardsBetUK guide price · model 38%

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Birmingham's average of 4 corners per match and Brentford's active shot profiles, especially from K. Kayode, indicate sustained attacking pressure. Fouls drawn by Brentford players also contribute to corner opportunities. The card risk is moderate, suggesting a competitive but not overly aggressive match.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Birmingham wins

4Draws

3Brentford wins

06 Apr 2021Brentford v Birmingham0-0

12 Sep 2020Birmingham v Brentford1-0

15 Feb 2020Birmingham v Brentford1-1

03 Aug 2019Brentford v Birmingham0-1

29 Dec 2018Birmingham v Brentford0-0

02 Oct 2018Brentford v Birmingham1-1

Best odds for this sectionBirmingham to WinBet365 guide price · Model 39% vs implied 24% · edge +15 pts

4.2

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DrawBetUK guide price · model 24%

3.6

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.7

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 33%

1.62

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Brentford to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%

1.83

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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 2 goals per game, indicating balanced encounters. While goal data is moderate, previous meetings have featured tactical battles with territorial shifts that often generate corners, providing some support for the Over 9.5 Corners selection.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Birmingham Over 2.5

-Brentford Over 2.5

2H2H avg goals

In the last ten meetings, average goals have been moderate, but the tempo and attacking transitions have consistently produced set-piece situations. This trend supports a match with multiple corners, as both teams seek to exploit wide areas and pressing opportunities.

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