Birmingham vs Fulham Predictions

Birmingham City vs Fulham predictions for this Carabao Cup clash. Fulham aim to replicate last year’s EFL Cup semi-final run as they face Birmingham City in Tuesday’s second-round tie. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

EFL Cup | Second Round | Aug 27, 2024 at 8pm UK at St. Andrew’s Stadium

Birmingham vs Fulham Predictions

Can Fulham’s Cup Journey Begin with a Strong Showing Against Birmingham?

• Fulham have averaged 7.5 corners per game in their first two Premier League matches.
• Birmingham have scored in all four of their competitive matches this season.
• Fulham have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven competitive games.

Best Bet

Fulham’s pursuit of another deep EFL Cup run begins with a challenging trip to Birmingham City. The Cottagers, who reached the semi-finals of the competition last season, will be eager to replicate that success as they face a Birmingham side that has started their League One campaign with promise. Both teams come into this match with victories from the weekend, setting the stage for a compelling cup tie at St Andrew’s.

The first prediction for this encounter is for Fulham to come away with a victory, but not without conceding a goal. This tip rests on several key factors that suggest both teams will find the back of the net, but Fulham’s quality will ultimately secure the win.

Fulham have started their Premier League season solidly, despite a narrow defeat to Manchester United in their opening fixture. They bounced back effectively with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City, a match where their attacking prowess was evident, particularly through the contributions of Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. However, despite their win, Fulham’s defensive frailties were on display, conceding a goal that could have been avoided. This is consistent with their recent form, as they have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last seven competitive matches.

On the other hand, Birmingham City have begun their League One campaign in impressive fashion, scoring in all four of their matches across league and cup competitions. Their attacking threat is underscored by their ability to create chances, with an average of 12.3 shots per game and a commendable 5 shots on target per match. Moreover, despite their lower league status, Birmingham have shown resilience, notably in their EFL Cup first-round win over Charlton, where they overcame adversity after going down to ten men.

Fulham’s superior quality, particularly in attack, should see them come out on top, but Birmingham’s form and Fulham’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest that the hosts are likely to find the net as well. The combination of these factors makes Fulham to win and both teams to score the best bet for this fixture.

“Fulham’s attacking edge should be too much for Birmingham, but given their recent defensive record, it’s hard to see them keeping a clean sheet.”

— BettingTips4You.com expert, Steve Harrington

Additional Prediction

A strong secondary prediction for this match is for Fulham to achieve over 5 corners. This bet is supported by Fulham’s attacking statistics and their propensity to force corners in matches.

Fulham have averaged 7.5 corners per game in their opening Premier League matches, reflecting their offensive style and ability to apply sustained pressure on the opposition. This tendency to push forward and create chances often results in a high number of corners, especially against teams that are likely to sit deep and absorb pressure, as Birmingham may do.

Furthermore, Birmingham have conceded an average of 5.7 corners per game this season, a figure that suggests they can be susceptible to teams that dominate possession and press aggressively. Fulham, with their superior technical quality and attacking depth, are likely to dominate the ball and create numerous opportunities to win corners, making this a solid bet.

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