Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/04/2026

Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction and Betting Tips | 3 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

2 April 2026 • 07:28 UTC • 1 min read

Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction and Betting Tips 3 April 2026

Birmingham City return to league action looking to respond after a narrow 1–0 loss to Derby, but they remain hampered by injuries to Buchanan, Cochrane, and Wagner. Anyhow, we predict a 2-2 draw as both Birmingham City and Blackburn are capable of scoring. Despite a mixed run (WDDWLLLWDL), the Blues have been more competitive at home (1.50 PPG), creating strong chances (2.04 xG) but lacking finishing consistency, scoring just 1.00 goal per home game. Defensively, they are relatively stable, conceding 1.00 on average.

Blackburn Rovers arrive with no fresh injury concerns after a 0–0 draw with Middlesbrough. Their form (WLWWLLDLWD) is slightly stronger overall, and they offer more attacking threat, especially away where they average 1.20 goals per game. However, their defense on the road is shaky, conceding 1.60 per match and keeping no clean sheets away in recent games.

Blackburn’s away defense is weak, while Birmingham create good chances at home. Therefore, Both Teams to Score bet should be considered, Alongside Over 2.5 goals and Blackburn or Draw.

This Championship match will be played on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Birmingham City 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers

Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1400 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Jay Stansfield @ 120 Odds
First Goalscorer: Jay Stansfield @ 375 Odds
To be Booked: Eiran Cashin @ 162 Odds
European Handicap: Birmingham +1 @ -450 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -120 Odds
Draw No Bet: Birmingham to Win @ -350 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Birmingham - No @ -188 Odds

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Birmingham City Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wddwlllwdl	1.20
Home	wddlwd	1.50
Away	wlll	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	33%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	2.00	2.00	2.00
Scored	0.80	1.00	0.50
Conceded	1.20	1.00	1.50
BTTS	50%	67%	25%
Clean Sheets	20%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	40%	17%	75%
Expected Goals	1.53	2.04	0.77
Expected Goals Against	1.31	1.07	1.68

Blackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwwlldlwd	1.40
Home	wwldd	1.60
Away	lwllw	1.20

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	40%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	1.40	2.80
Scored	1.00	0.80	1.20
Conceded	1.10	0.60	1.60
BTTS	50%	40%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	60%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	20%	40%
Expected Goals	1.25	1.30	1.20
Expected Goals Against	1.32	1.02	1.61