Swansea vs Birmingham Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 The clash between Swansea and Birmingham promises to be intense and full of intrigue. Both teams find themselves mid-table but are eager to climb higher. Swansea are struggling with their home performance, while Birmingham City show inconsistent form on the road, making the outcome of the match unpredictable. However, both sides tend to favor attacking play, adding an extra layer of excitement to their encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Birmingham City):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Swansea City and Birmingham City:
- played 17 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 6, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 23 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.06, in the 2nd half - 1.71;
- average total goals in the match - 2.76.
Head-to-head statistics Swansea - Birmingham
Swansea City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the FA Cup tournament (home team - Swansea City, away team - West Bromwich Albion). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Swansea, currently sitting 17th in the league standings, are striving to climb into the top half of the table. The team has shown inconsistent form, securing two wins and suffering three defeats in their last five matches. On average, the Swans score just over one goal per game (1.04), while their defense concedes more (1.27). Swansea traditionally play with caution and aim to control possession, though this approach doesn't always yield the desired results.
Match Results: Swansea City
Birmingham City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the FA Cup tournament (home team - Cambridge United, away - Birmingham City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Birmingham City vs Cambridge United):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Birmingham City sit in 14th place, seeking stability after back-to-back victories. The Blues have struggled to capitalize on their chances away from home, having scored more than 1.5 goals just once in their last 13 away matches. However, their attack has the potential to surprise, particularly given their previous successful outings against Swansea.
Match Results: Birmingham City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.06;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.59, while the visitors net 0.47.
First-Half Stats: Swansea City (home) vs Birmingham City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 1 (7.69%) vs 1 (7.69%);
- losses: 6 (46.15%) vs 11 (84.62%);
- draws: 6 (46.15%) vs 1 (7.69%);
- Average goals scored: 1.08 vs 1.31;
- Average goals conceded: 0.69 vs 1.15.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Birmingham City conceded in the 1st half in 11 of last 12 away games (Championship).
- Birmingham City conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 6, draws - 8.
Statistics: Swansea City vs Birmingham City
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 9 vs 9;
- win percentage: 35% vs 35%;
- losses: 12 vs 10;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.35, the guests - 1.41;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.76;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Swansea City vs Birmingham City
- average total in the tournament: 2.31 vs 2.73;
- average total goals scored: 1.04 vs 1.35;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.35 vs 0.62;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.69 vs 0.73;
- Swansea City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.23;
- Birmingham City: average total away in the tournament - 0.62;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Swansea City have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Swansea City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.69; at home field - 4.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 6.6.
Birmingham City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.23, away - 4.54;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.8.
- Swansea City have taken under 5.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games against Birmingham City (Championship).
- Swansea City have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 home games against Birmingham City (Championship).
- Swansea City have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (Championship).
- Swansea City have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.06 (1.53 for home team and 1.53 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.43 (0.86 for home team and 2.57 for away team).
Swansea City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.23; at home - 2.15;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.
Birmingham City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.23, away - 2.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Swansea City vs Birmingham City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Swansea City at home - 8 (62%);
- number of BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Swansea City at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Birmingham City away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (49/307, 16%);
- Swansea City at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/13, 23.1%);
- Birmingham City away most often play: 3:0 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.36% (odds 6)
1:0 - 9.78% (odds 7.5)
0:1 - 8.33% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are eager to secure crucial points to boost their league standings. The odds of success seem fairly balanced, and we believe this will be evident on the pitch. We anticipate a goal exchange, as seen in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head encounters. Scores24's main pick is both teams to score (yes).No comments
Betting Tips: Swansea City - Birmingham City
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