Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham Predictions

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham predictions for Saturday’s Championship clash. Blackburn Rovers face Birmingham City at Ewood Park on Saturday, with both sides chasing their first Championship win of the season. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Championship | Aug 16 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham Predictions

Will Blackburn Halt Birmingham’s Momentum at Ewood Park?

• Four of Blackburn’s last six Championship matches have ended with fewer than three goals scored, underlining their tendency towards low-scoring affairs.
• Birmingham’s last four league fixtures have also stayed under the 2.5 goal line, reflecting their disciplined but measured approach.
• Blackburn have recorded seven 1-0 league wins in the past season, showing their comfort in tight, controlled games.

Best Bet for Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham

Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City will meet at Ewood Park on Saturday in a clash that, despite being so early in the Championship season, already feels like it could set the tone for the weeks ahead. The hosts are licking their wounds after a stuttering start, with back-to-back defeats in the league and EFL Cup, while the newly-promoted visitors arrive with a bit more swagger in their step.

For Valerien Ismael’s Blackburn, the campaign began with a frustrating 1-0 defeat at West Brom. That was quickly followed by a midweek cup loss to Bradford City, where two goals conceded in the first four minutes left them with a mountain to climb. Dion De Neve’s strike pulled one back, but they couldn’t find the equaliser. Ismael will be desperate to spark a response, particularly as the Rovers have traditionally been tough to beat at Ewood Park.

Chris Davies’ Birmingham, fresh from smashing the League One points record last season, have started with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich in the league and a gritty midweek EFL Cup victory over Sheffield United. Jay Stansfield has been the bright spark, scoring in both competitive matches so far. The Blues haven’t won away at Blackburn since 2013 — a stat that will either weigh heavy or serve as motivation, depending on their mindset come kick-off.

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Best Bet for This Match: Under 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we focus on delivering just one top prediction per game — the one we’re confident gives the strongest value. For Blackburn vs Birmingham, our best bet is Under 2.5 Goals.

The reasoning comes down to a combination of recent form and playing styles. Both sides have struggled for high-scoring games in recent weeks. Blackburn’s last four Championship fixtures have all gone under the three-goal mark, and their 1-0 defeat at West Brom was another reminder that they can be stubborn but sometimes lack attacking fluidity.

Birmingham, meanwhile, created little against Ipswich despite having home advantage and needed a late winner in the EFL Cup to edge Sheffield United. Davies sets his sides up to be well-drilled defensively, and with this being their first away match of the season in the league, it’s likely they will approach the game cautiously to avoid early damage.

There’s also the tactical factor: Blackburn are strongest when they keep things compact at home, relying on moments of quality from the likes of Ohashi or De Neve. Birmingham will look to Stansfield’s movement and Furuhashi’s link play, but given their limited creativity so far, a cagey affair is far more likely than a goal rush.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington put it:

“Neither of these sides are going to go gung-ho from the start. Expect a tactical battle where clear-cut chances are few, and one goal could swing it either way.”

A 1-1 draw feels the likeliest outcome — enough for Birmingham to maintain their unbeaten start and for Blackburn to get their first point, but not the sort of game that will feature fireworks.

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