Swansea City vs Birmingham City Prediction: Birmingham City will be hoping to stay in the Championship this year.

Swansea City will welcome Birmingham City at Swansea.com Stadium in Gameweek 1 of the English Championship. Birmingham Citywill be hoping to stay in the Championship this year. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Swansea City form

Swansea is preparing for their sixth consecutive season in the Championship after falling short in their quest for promotion to the Premier League last season. Despite this, there is reason for optimism in South Wales, considering the team's strong performance at the end of the previous campaign, where they remained unbeaten in nine games from March until May.

Former manager Russell Martin has moved on to join recently-relegated Southampton, leading to Michael Duff taking charge of the team. The Swans will continue their possession-based style of play under the guidance of the ex-Barnsley head coach. The departure of left-back Ryan Manning, who followed his former boss to St Mary's, means Swansea has lost influential figures during the summer transfer window. However, retaining Dutchman Joel Piroe could be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming season.

To strengthen their attacking prowess, Swansea signed Jerry Yates from recently-relegated Blackpool. Yates showcased his talent last season by scoring an impressive 14 Championship goals for Blackpool, even though they were unable to maintain their second-tier status.

Swansea City Predicted lineup

Fisher; Key, Cabango, Darling, Wood; Grimes, Fulton, Abdulai; Ntcham, Yates, Piroe

Birmingham City form

The summer has brought significant changes on and off the field for Birmingham, and for the first time in a long time, the fans are feeling optimistic instead of anxious. A special moment in the club's history was marked on July 13, as the takeover by Shelby Companies Limited was officially confirmed, putting an end to seven troubled years under Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited.

Notable additions to the board of advisors, including NFL legend Tom Brady, have been made, and Birmingham has also made significant signings in their playing staff. Players like Siriki Dembele from Bournemouth and Tyler Roberts from Leeds United have been brought in.

Being cautious with their spending, the club isn't setting high expectations for a promotion push this year. However, sensible investments have been made into the squad, thanks to the sales of players like Tahith Chong and Jobe Bellingham.

Recalling their triumphant trip to Swansea last season, where a last-minute goal from Auston Trusty secured a 4-3 victory, John Eustace's side will be hoping for similar successes in the upcoming season.

Birmingham City Predicted lineup

Ruddy; Laird, M Roberts, Sanderson, Longelo; Bielik, Bacuna, James; Anderson, T Roberts, Hogan

Swansea City vs Birmingham City Expert Tips

Swansea appears to be a strong contender this season, especially with the addition of Yates adding more goals to their attack. Swans will be looking for promotion this year. On the other hand, Birmingham's journey to the Premier League may not be fulfilled by May, and fans might need to exercise some patience before witnessing significant improvements on the field. We expect Swansea to win the game with under 2.5 goals in the game.