Birmingham vs Wrexham: Important Stats, Prediction & What to Expect
Birmingham City will face Wrexham AFC in the Amazon Prime Derby on April 12 at St Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham.
Wrexham come into this match in stronger form. They sit 7th in the Championship table with 17 wins, 13 draws and 11 losses. In their last 5 matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.
Birmingham are placed 16th. They have 14 wins, 11 draws and 16 losses so far. Their recent form reads 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5 games. The gap between the two teams stands at 11 points.
Wrexham have scored more goals this season and shown better consistency this season in the Championship.
However, recent head-to-head results favour Birmingham. In the last 4 meetings, Birmingham have 2 wins and 2 draws. Both matches last season ended 1-1.
Overall, Wrexham have won just 1 of their 6 league games against Birmingham (D2 L3). Their only win came in October 1979 (1-0). They have not won any of the last 5 meetings since then.
Birmingham Team News
Birmingham have scored 49 goals in 41 matches this season. They have conceded 51 goals, with a goal difference of -3.
Marvin Ducksch leads the scoring chart with 10 goals and 1 assist in 33 games. Jay Stansfield has 9 goals and 6 assists in 39 matches.
Demarai Gray has contributed 5 goals and 4 assists in 33 games. Patrick Roberts has added 4 goals and 4 assists.
In goal, James Beadle has kept 7 clean sheets in 30 games, while Ryan Allsop has 2 clean sheets in 11 games.
At home, the hosts have recorded 6 clean sheets. They have scored at least one goal in each of their last 8 matches. They have scored in 95% of home games this season.
Birmingham Expected XI
Beadle, Roberts, Osayi-Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, Panzo, Paik, Demarai Gray, Stansfield, Carlos V, Ducksch/Priske
Wrexham Team News
Wrexham have scored 63 goals in 41 matches this season. They have conceded 58, with a goal difference of +5.
Josh Windass is their top scorer with 12 goals and 5 assists in 36 games. Kieffer Moore has 11 goals and 4 assists in 34 games.
Sam Smith has scored 7 goals in 35 matches. Lewis O’Brien has added 4 goals and 6 assists.
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has kept 10 clean sheets in 38 games. Wrexham have 6 clean sheets away from home.
They have scored at least one goal in each of their last 8 matches. They have scored in 90% of away games this season.
Wrexham Expected XI
Okonkwo, Hyma, Cleworth, Doyle, Kabore, O’Brien, Dobson, Thomason, Windass, Moore, Smith/Broadhead
What to Expect in Birmingham vs Wrexham
This match is expected to be competitive.
Wrexham have the edge based on form and goal-scoring numbers. They have scored 63 goals compared to Birmingham’s 49.
However, Birmingham’s home record offers confidence. They have scored in 95% of home games and in each of their last 8 matches.
Wrexham have also been consistent in attack, scoring in 90% of away games and in their last 8 matches.
Both teams are likely to score in this game.
Birmingham’s recent head-to-head record gives them stability, while Wrexham’s current form gives them momentum to record a win in this match.
Prediction
A close match is expected. Wrexham hold a slight edge based on form, but Birmingham’s home strength could balance the contest. Click here to make your match prediction.
Likely Result: Draw or narrow Wrexham win