Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 January

Crystal Palace U21

D D L L W

1st place in Group H

3-0

22/01/2024 15:00

Birmingham U21

W W D W W

4th place in Group H

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 on 22 January 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 preview before placing your bet.

Crystal Palace U21 are currently 1st with 12 points after 6 matches.
Birmingham U21 sit 4th with 7 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crystal Palace U21 to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Crystal Palace U21, who have won 2 of the last 3 meetings. Birmingham U21 have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2024-01-22

Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 - Prediction & Odds

Crystal Palace U21

Birmingham U21

2024-01-22 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/01/2024

Group H	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Crystal Palace U21	12	6	4	0	2	16	11	5
02 Middlesbrough U21	9	6	3	0	3	12	10	2
03 Ipswich U21	7	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1
04 Birmingham U21	7	6	2	1	3	7	13	-6

Head To Head

24/11/2023 15:00

Birmingham U21

1 - 4

Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21LC

21/09/2015 09:00

Crystal Palace U21

1 - 0

Birmingham U21

ENG U21D2

31/03/2015 09:00

Crystal Palace U21

0 - 1

Birmingham U21

ENG U21D2

Crystal Palace U21

67%

Draw

Birmingham U21

33%

Crystal Palace U21 Last 6 matches

17/01/2024 09:00

Crystal Palace U21 1 - 1 Jong Feyenoord (Youth) PLI CUP

14/01/2024 09:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 3 - 3 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

18/12/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 1 - 5 West Ham U21 ENG U21

11/12/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 0 - 4 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21LC

06/12/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 1 SL Benfica B PLI CUP

02/12/2023 09:00

Manchester City U21 0 - 3 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Birmingham U21

15/01/2024 09:00

Wigan U21 0 - 5 Birmingham U21 ENG U21D2

08/01/2024 09:00

Birmingham U21 2 - 0 Peterborough U21 ENG U21D2

19/12/2023 09:30

Sheffield Wed U21 2 - 2 Birmingham U21 ENG U21D2

15/12/2023 08:00

Birmingham U21 2 - 1 Coventry U21 ENG U21D2

08/12/2023 15:00

Birmingham U21 4 - 2 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

05/12/2023 09:00

Barnsley U21 1 - 2 Birmingham U21 ENG U21D2

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Played games

Goals

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.95

Conceded

267

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored

213

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

305

Avg. per game

2.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 155 matches

YesNo

123 (79%)32 (21%)

In last 155 matches

NoYes

107 (76%)33 (24%)

Crystal Palace U21

Recent matches

Birmingham U21

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crystal Palace U21

Birmingham U21

Shots

Crystal Palace U21

Total shots

9.84 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 2.13

Birmingham U21

Total shots

10.30 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 1.38

Crystal Palace U21 Pass Birmingham U21

Total passes

5880

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

242

Avg. 242 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crystal Palace U21

155

Played games

Birmingham U21

140

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.18

4.50

698

Corners

675

4.82

0.44

Throw-ins

0.62

0.58

Offsides

0.26

0.69

107

GK saves

0.66

Crystal Palace U21

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

300

245

1.75

0.05

0.08

3.70

573

Fouls

336

2.40

1.63

253

Tackles

0.15

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How We Build the Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 on 22 January 2024 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 U21 League Cup 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.

Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crystal Palace U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Birmingham U21'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 U21 League Cup 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 U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Crystal Palace U21 and Birmingham U21 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 U21 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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