Birmingham City vs Rotherham United Prediction: A potential six pointer in relegation battle

Birmingham City will host Rotherham United at St. Andrew's in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Rotherham United will seek to achieve a league double over Birmingham City for the first time in their history.

Birmingham City’s Form

Birmingham City is determined to break their winless streak on their home ground. Out of the 35 league games played, Birmingham City has recorded ten victories, five of which were achieved on their home turf. The Blues have scored a total of 20 goals against their visiting opponents while conceding 21 goals in return.

Birmingham City currently sits on 39 points after playing 35 games, placing them in the 19th spot in the EFL Championship league table. They are only one point and position behind their upcoming opponents, Rotherham United.

Scott Hogan currently leads the team in scoring with a total of 10 goals. Auston Trusty and Troy Deeney follow closely in second and third place, with 4 and 7 goals respectively.

Birmingham City’s possible lineup

Ruddy; Long, Dean, Trusty, Colin, Chong, Chang, Graham; Bacuna, Hogan, Jutkiewicz.

Rotherham United’s Form

The Millers are experiencing a continued period of poor form this season, having won only 9 out of 35 games played, with a meager 2 victories achieved away from their home ground. Subsequently, the team has acquired seven points from a potential nine in their following three matches, effectively increasing their lead over the relegation zone.

Having accumulated a total of 40 points from 35 matches played, the Millers currently occupy a position one rank above Birmingham in the points table. Chiedozie Ogbene currently holds the title of the team's leading scorer with a total of 7 goals. Following closely behind in the second and third positions are Oliver Rathbone, with 4 goals, and Conor Washington, with 5 goals, respectively.

Rotherham’s possible lineup

Johansson; Harding, Humphreys, Wright, Hjelde; Coventry, Odoffin, Fosu; Ogbene, Hugill, Ferguson.

Birmingham vs Rotherham expert tips

Earlier in the season, Rotherham secured a 2-0 victory against Birmingham, marking their first win in this fixture since September 2012, and their first home victory against the same team since 1989.

To date, Birmingham and Rotherham have faced off against each other a total of 36 times. Out of these encounters, Birmingham emerged victorious 19 times, while Rotherham secured a win on 7 occasions.

Considering the proximity of the relegation zone, it is reasonable to assume that neither team would be willing to suffer a loss at this juncture. Consequently, they may opt to settle for a draw to avoid losing valuable points with Rotherham can also win.