Birmingham City 3-4 Southampton

Recent form

Birmingham City

In their recent Championship matches, Birmingham's form has been inconsistent with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 games. They had a strong run with back-to-back wins against Sunderland and Blackburn but struggled with defeats against Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday. Birmingham managed to score in most games but also suffered a couple of heavy losses, indicating a mix of offensive potential and defensive vulnerability. They will need to find more consistency to improve their league position and performances going forward.

Southampton

Southampton had a mixed run in their recent games, with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses overall. They suffered back-to-back defeats against Millwall and Hull City, but bounced back with wins against West Brom and Huddersfield. Southampton's attacking prowess was evident in games like the 5-3 victory over Huddersfield and the 4-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday. However, their defense faltered in losses to Bristol City and Millwall. Maintaining their winning momentum will be crucial for Southampton as they aim for consistency in the Championship.

Recent home/away form

Birmingham's recent home games in the Championship have shown a solid performance, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They have managed to score 8 goals while conceding 7, resulting in a goal difference of +1. This gives them an average of 1.33 goals scored per game and 1.17 goals conceded per game. With 11 points taken from a possible 18, Birmingham has been able to secure important results at home, highlighting their competitive edge in the league.

W3 D2 L1
Goals scored: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goal difference: 1
Points won: 11/18 (1.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)

Southampton has been showing solid form in their recent away games in the Championship, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 6, resulting in a goal difference of +4. With an average of 1.67 goals per game and having amassed 11 points out of a possible 18, Southampton's efficient performances on the road have helped them maintain a strong position in the league standings.

W3 D2 L1
Goals scored: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 6 (1 per game)
Goal difference: 4
Points won: 11/18 (1.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Birmingham City and Southampton include the following information based on the provided search results:

* Both teams have met each other in 14 games since 2002.
* Southampton has won 4 games with a total goal count of 19, achieving a points per game (PPG) average of 1.4.
* Birmingham City has won 7 games with a total goal count of 18, resulting in a PPG average of 1.3.
* There were 3 draws during this period.
* In the last five meetings, Southampton won 1, had 0 losses, and 4 draws, with a total of 1.8 goals per match and a 60.0% Asian handicap win percentage.
* For the same recent timeframe, Birmingham City won 4 games, had 1 loss, and 0 draws, scoring 1.4 goals per match and having a 40.0% Asian handicap win percentage.

Additional historical data shows that as of October 28, 2023, there was a specific match scheduled between these teams at St. Mary's Stadium, which would add another entry to the head-to-head history.