Birmingham City will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign when they face Premier League side Brentford in the EFL Cup second round. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Blues defeated Swansea 1-0 in round one before sharing the spoils with both Sheffield United and Bristol City. Their home form has been particularly encouraging, with Birmingham winning 60% of their last 10 at home and averaging 2.00 goals per game.
Brentford, meanwhile, head into the tie full of confidence after an impressive 3-0 victory over Tottenham in their Premier League opener. However, rotation is expected as the Bees balance their cup commitments with the demands of the top flight. Both Yarmoluk and Anthony are pushing for starts, while summer signing Callum Wilson could also feature. Brentford have won five of their last 10, although their away defence has been vulnerable, conceding 1.80 goals per game.
BTTS landed in 80% of Birmingham's last 10 home games and 80% of Brentford's away games. Therefore, this betting option should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (small stake).
This EFL Cup match will be played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Birmingham City vs Brentford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Birmingham City 2 - 2 Brentford
Birmingham City vs Brentford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Igor Thiago @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Igor Thiago @ 350 Odds
- To be Booked: Christoph Klarer @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Brentford +0.5 @ -417 Odds
- European Handicap: Birmingham +1 @ -111 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: 1X @ -111 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Brentford - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferBirmingham City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdwwddwdd | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwdd | 2.20 |
| Away | lddwd | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 3.20 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.44 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.16 |
Brentford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwlddwwww | 1.80 |
| Home | dwdww | 2.20 |
| Away | lldww | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 80% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.86 | 1.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.31 | 1.90 |
Birmingham City vs Brentford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Birmingham City (40%)
15 Matches
Brentford (20%)
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