Nottingham Forest vs Birmingham City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Nottingham Forest to win to nil (6/4)
Nottingham Forest will be looking to make it five wins in a row on Saturday.
Steve Cooper’s side have also kept clean sheets in four of their last six matches.
Meanwhile, Birmingham have failed to score four of their last six.
Brennan Johnson to score anytime (13/10)
Johnson has netted 9 goals in his last 12 appearances.
The midfielder netted once again during Forest’s win over Coventry.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Match preview: Nottingham Forest vs Birmingham City
Nottingham Forest secured a fourth straight win on Wednesday.
Steve Cooper’s side defeated Coventry 4-0 to secure a massive three points.
They are also undefeated in nine and their impressive run of form has seen them move into 5th.
Forest also have two games in hand over 3rd place and are just two points behind.
Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Luton Town at the City Ground, Nottingham on Tuesday 23rd November 2021. (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Birmingham City win West Midlands derby
Birmingham City sprung an upset at St Andrew’s to beat West Brom.
The Blues won the West Midland’s derby 1-0.
Lyle Taylor netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.
The win moves them only into 18th place with a midtable finish on the cards.
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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Huddersfield Town vs Nottingham Forest - 0:1
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Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United - 1:2
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Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest - 1:2
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Hull City vs Nottingham Forest - 1:1
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AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest - 1:0
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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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| May 29, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Huddersfield Town | 0 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 17, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| May 14, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Hull City | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 3, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 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 |
| Nottingham Forest | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Matches played | 46 |
| 25 | Matches won | 11 |
| 248 | Goal attempts | 93 |
| 97 | Shots on goal | 24 |
| 86 | Shots off goal | 46 |
| 253 | Corner kicks | 181 |
| 21% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 65 | Shots blocked | 23 |
| 96 | Cards given | 86 |
| 272 | Free kicks | 79 |
| 43 | Offsides | 21 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 69 | Goals by foot | 39 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 77 | Goals scored | 50 |
| 43 | Goals conceded | 75 |
| 0 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| Nottingham Forest | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Matches | 36 |
| 18 | Home Matches | 18 |
| 18 | Away Matches | 18 |
| 38 | Total Goals | 32 |
| 1.06 | Average Goals Scored | 0.89 |
| 15 | Wins | 10 |
| 10 | Losses | 15 |
| 11 | Draws | 11 |
| April 9, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Birmingham City |
| October 2, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 0 - 3 | Nottingham Forest |
| April 21, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Birmingham City | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| December 26, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 0 | Birmingham City |
| February 1, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Birmingham City | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
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What time is kick off between Nottingham Forest vs Birmingham City?
14:00, Saturday 09 April 2022
