Blackpool vs Birmingham City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Blackpool to win to nil (12/5)
Blackpool have kept two clean sheets in their last three home matches.
The Seasiders have also won six of their last 10 games at Bloomfield Road.
Meanwhile, Birmingham have lost back to back matches and failed to score in four of their last six.
Marvin Ekpiteta to score anytime (9/1)
Ekpiteta is enjoying a strong run of goalscoring form.
The defender has netted in his last two appearances.
He scored in Blackpool’s last outing at the Hawthorns.
Match preview: Blackpool vs Birmingham City
Blackpool are on a shocking run of form having lost three of their last four matches.
The Seasiders were beaten away at West Brom in their last outing.
Neil Critchley’s side conceded a 93rd-minute goal to drop a point.
Having now gone five games without a win, they have dropped into 16th place.
Blackpool’s Dujon Sterling (left) and Derby County’s Dylan Williams battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Picture date: Saturday December 11, 2021. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)
Birmingham City suffer defeat at home to Coventry
Birmingham City suffered another disappointing result as they were beaten at home by Coventry.
The Sky Blues won 4-2 at St Andrew’s in a thrilling game of football.
Lee Bowyer’s side raced into a 2-0 lead but Coventry completely turned the game on its head.
The Blues have now lost back to back matches and dropped into 20th place.
General view of a Birmingham City crest next to the pitch at St Andrew’s (Photo by David Davies – PA Images via Getty Images)
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Southport FC vs Blackpool - 0:2
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Peterborough United vs Blackpool - 5:0
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Blackpool vs Derby County - 0:2
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Barnsley vs Blackpool - 0:2
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Luton Town vs Blackpool - 1:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:2
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Cardiff City vs Birmingham City - 1:1
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Birmingham City vs Millwall FC - 2:2
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Blackpool vs Birmingham City - 6:1
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Birmingham City vs Coventry City - 2:4
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| July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Southport FC | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Peterborough United | 5 - 0 | Blackpool |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 0 - 2 | Derby County |
| April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Luton Town | 1 - 1 | Blackpool |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 2 - 2 | Millwall FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 6 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 2 - 4 | Coventry City |
| Blackpool | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 16 | Matches won | 11 |
| 59 | Goal attempts | 93 |
| 17 | Shots on goal | 24 |
| 26 | Shots off goal | 46 |
| 161 | Corner kicks | 181 |
| 7% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 16 | Shots blocked | 23 |
| 73 | Cards given | 86 |
| 89 | Free kicks | 79 |
| 15 | Offsides | 21 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 45 | Goals by foot | 39 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 54 | Goals scored | 50 |
| 58 | Goals conceded | 75 |
| Blackpool | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Matches | 17 |
| 9 | Home Matches | 8 |
| 8 | Away Matches | 9 |
| 21 | Total Goals | 19 |
| 1.24 | Average Goals Scored | 1.12 |
| 6 | Wins | 6 |
| 6 | Losses | 6 |
| 5 | Draws | 5 |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 6 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| November 27, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 0 | Blackpool |
| March 4, 2015 | Championship 14/15 | Birmingham City | 1 - 0 | Blackpool |
| December 6, 2014 | Championship 14/15 | Blackpool | 1 - 0 | Birmingham City |
| February 22, 2014 | Championship 13/14 | Blackpool | 1 - 2 | Birmingham City |
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What time is kick off between Blackpool vs Birmingham City?
14:00, Monday 18 April 2022
