Bet Builder Tip For Leicester City vs Birmingham

This Friday’s clash at the King Power Stadium sees Leicester City host Birmingham City in a Midlands battle with plenty of betting angles to explore. Leicester are aiming to string together consecutive league wins under Marti Cifuentes, while Chris Davies’s Birmingham arrive unbeaten in the Championship and full of confidence after their promotion-winning campaign. With both sides carrying attacking threats and solid form, this fixture offers several intriguing betting opportunities. Below, we break down each selection for the Bet Builder, explaining the logic behind every choice.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Leicester City vs Birmingham, which has been placed with Bet365:

Both Teams to Score

Leicester have made a habit of scoring in their league matches under Cifuentes, registering in every Championship game so far. Their forward line, spearheaded by Patson Daka and supported by Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu, offers consistent attacking thrust. Even when they suffered defeat at Preston, they still found the net, showing that creating chances is rarely their issue.

Birmingham, meanwhile, have adapted seamlessly to life in the Championship, scoring in all of their opening fixtures. Jay Stansfield has emerged as a lively focal point, while Kasey Palmer and Paik Seung-ho provide additional creativity from midfield. Importantly, the Blues have shown resilience, striking against both Ipswich and Blackburn in competitive games.

Defensively, neither side have looked completely watertight. Leicester have conceded in two of their three league matches, while Birmingham have also been breached regularly, including in the League Cup. With both managers favouring proactive play, there is every reason to expect attacking moments at both ends. For this reason, backing both teams to get on the scoresheet feels a strong inclusion.

Over 7 Corners in the Match

This contest looks primed for plenty of activity in wide areas. Leicester like to involve their wingers in sustained spells of pressure, which naturally produces opportunities for corners. Stephy Mavididi’s direct dribbling down the left and Abdul Fatawu’s pace on the opposite flank force defenders into blocking crosses or hurried clearances. Against Preston, the Foxes racked up a series of corners despite being second-best on the day, which underlines their ability to generate set-piece situations regardless of the scoreline.

Birmingham’s approach under Davies has also been to use width and stretch the opposition. Ethan Laird on the right and Paik Seung-ho from midfield often support advanced attacks, which adds further scope for blocked shots or deflected crosses to go behind. Their matches have regularly seen corner counts climb into double figures, particularly when they are pressed into defending for longer spells.

Considering both teams’ styles and the high tempo expected from a local derby, surpassing seven corners looks very realistic. Even if one side establishes control, the other are likely to carve out moments of pressure that contribute to the tally.

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Jay Stansfield to Have 2 or More Shots on Target

Stansfield has quickly established himself as Birmingham’s danger man in this division. His movement across the front line makes him difficult to track, while his willingness to shoot on sight ensures he is always a threat. In recent outings, he has tested opposition goalkeepers on multiple occasions, showing both confidence and accuracy with his efforts.

Leicester’s defensive unit remains a work in progress under Cifuentes, with key players such as Harry Souttar sidelined. They have conceded in two of their three league fixtures, often allowing forwards space to work openings. Stansfield will fancy his chances of exploiting those gaps, particularly if Birmingham seek to counter quickly when possession turns over.

Given his current form, and the fact that Birmingham have scored in every competitive match so far, expecting Stansfield to register at least two shots on target seems a logical prediction. His role as the Blues’ most advanced outlet makes this selection especially appealing.

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Stephy Mavididi to Record 2 or More Shots on Target

If fit to feature, Mavididi represents Leicester’s most direct attacking weapon. His pace and trickery down the left have already troubled Championship defences this season. Against Sheffield Wednesday, he managed multiple attempts, showing his eagerness to cut inside and strike. Even when he missed the Charlton match through a minor issue, his importance to Cifuentes’s system was evident.

Facing a Birmingham backline that could be stretched by Leicester’s wing play, Mavididi is likely to find opportunities to test goalkeeper Ryan Allsop. The Blues tend to allow chances when defending in wide areas, which should favour his style. Combined with his natural attacking instincts, it would be surprising if he did not trouble the target at least twice.

This market also aligns with the expectation of an open contest. With Leicester keen to build on their Charlton win and Birmingham pushing to extend their unbeaten start, Mavididi should see enough service to deliver.

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