Competition: Championship
Market: Birmingham City win
Odds: 8/11 @ Pribet
At the heart of what has become an infamous Championship crisis, Leicester will travel to St. Andrew’s on Saturday afternoon when they meet Birmingham.
Starting with the hosts, while Birmingham might have only made their Championship return this season, the Blues are relishing like back among England’s second-tier. Last seen securing a deserved 2-0 victory away at Oxford United, Chris Davies’ men find the mood in their camp and they have rightfully received plenty of plaudits. Including another 2-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday on January 20th, they are unbeaten in their previous six appearances across all competitions (four wins, two draws). Getting Saturday’s showdown underway with just their goal difference keeping them outside the top-half of the Championship standings, Birmingham will certainly be smelling the chance to make another statement this weekend. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the play-off places on Saturday afternoon, Davies’ side will also be excited by their extended success on home soil. In fact, the Blues have suffered just a sole Championship defeat at St. Andrew’s so far this season.
As for the visitors, hit with a six-point deduction earlier in the week, Leicester find themselves at the heart of what has become an infamous Championship nightmare. Suddenly with just their goal difference keeping them outside the relegation zone, interim boss Andy King has an almighty job on his hands at the King Power. Facing a major battle to avoid consecutive relegations, the Foxes should be bracing themselves for a stern examination this weekend. Last seen falling to a 2-0 loss at home against Charlton, Saturday’s guests have continued to show a string of glaring issues. Including a 2-1 defeat against Oxford United on January 24th, Leicester have recorded just one-point from any of their previous four Championship appearances. It should also be noted, the former Premier League winners have gained a reputation for their glaring struggles on the road. Including a 4-1 drumming against QPR, King’s side have not recorded a sole Championship win away from the King Power since the start of December.
Bet: Birmingham City 8/11 to beat Leicester City in Saturday’s Championship matchup @ Pribet