Birmingham City vs Leicester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Birmingham City

L L W D D

22nd place in England Championship

2-3

18/12/2023 20:00

Leicester City

L L W W W

1st place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Birmingham City vs Leicester City on 18 December 2023 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Birmingham City vs Leicester City preview before placing your bet.

Birmingham City are currently 22nd with 50 points after 46 matches.
Leicester City sit 1st with 97 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Leicester City to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors Leicester City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Birmingham City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:00

2023-12-18

Birmingham City vs Leicester City - Prediction & Odds

Birmingham City

Leicester City

2023-12-18 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

26/08/2020 12:00

Birmingham City

0 - 2

Leicester City

INT CF

04/03/2020 19:45

Leicester City

1 - 0

Birmingham City

ENG FAC

01/08/2015 14:00

Birmingham City

2 - 3

Leicester City

INT CF

28/01/2014 19:45

Birmingham City

1 - 2

Leicester City

ENG LCH

24/08/2013 14:00

Leicester City

3 - 2

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

12/04/2013 18:45

Leicester City

2 - 2

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

Birmingham City

Draw

17%

Leicester City

83%

Birmingham City Last 6 matches

13/12/2023 19:45

Cardiff City 0 - 1 Birmingham City ENG LCH

08/12/2023 20:00

Coventry City 2 - 0 Birmingham City ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Birmingham City 0 - 0 Rotherham United ENG LCH

29/11/2023 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

11/11/2023 12:30

Sunderland A.F.C 3 - 1 Birmingham City ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Leicester City

13/12/2023 19:45

Leicester City 3 - 2 Millwall ENG LCH

09/12/2023 15:00

Leicester City 4 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

02/12/2023 12:30

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 2 Leicester City ENG LCH

29/11/2023 19:45

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Leicester City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Leicester City 2 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

11/11/2023 15:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Leicester City ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Birmingham City

Leicester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

24 (52%)22 (48%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

31 (67%)15 (33%)

Birmingham City

Recent matches

Leicester City

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Birmingham City

Leicester City

Shots

Birmingham City

Total shots

12.76 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.05

Leicester City

Total shots

14.37 avg / game

Blocked

159 total

Avg. 3.53

Birmingham City Pass Leicester City

Total passes

16558

Avg. 360 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

28607

Avg. 622 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

62%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Birmingham City

Played games

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.33

4.37

201

Corners

254

5.52

25.30

1164

Throw-ins

924

20.09

1.74

Offsides

1.74

3.17

146

GK saves

117

2.54

Birmingham City

DISCIPLINARY

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.20

101

1.80

0.07

0.02

12.65

582

Fouls

471

10.24

17.78

818

Tackles

787

17.11

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How We Build the Birmingham City vs Leicester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Birmingham City vs Leicester City on 18 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Birmingham City vs Leicester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Birmingham City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leicester City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Birmingham City and Leicester City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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