Watford vs Birmingham City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 September

Watford

D D L D W

15th place in England Championship

2-0

16/09/2023 14:00

Birmingham City

L L W D D

22nd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Birmingham City on 16 September 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Birmingham City preview before placing your bet.

Watford are currently 15th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Birmingham City sit 22nd with 50 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Watford to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Birmingham City have one win, 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

14:00

2023-09-16

Watford vs Birmingham City - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Birmingham City

2023-09-16 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/09/2023

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

14/03/2023 19:45

Watford

3 - 0

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

16/08/2022 18:45

Birmingham City

1 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

20/03/2021 15:00

Watford

3 - 0

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

12/12/2020 15:00

Birmingham City

0 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

18/04/2015 14:00

Watford

1 - 0

Birmingham City

ENG LCH

04/11/2014 19:45

Birmingham City

2 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

Watford

67%

Draw

17%

Birmingham City

17%

Watford Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 14:00

Coventry City 3 - 3 Watford ENG LCH

27/08/2023 11:00

Watford 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

19/08/2023 14:00

Stoke City 1 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

12/08/2023 14:00

Watford 0 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

08/08/2023 18:45

Stevenage Borough 1 - 1 Watford ENG LC

05/08/2023 14:00

Watford 4 - 0 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Birmingham City

02/09/2023 11:30

Birmingham City 1 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

29/08/2023 18:45

Birmingham City 1 - 3 Cardiff City ENG LC

26/08/2023 14:00

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

19/08/2023 14:00

Bristol City 0 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LCH

12/08/2023 14:00

Birmingham City 1 - 0 Leeds United ENG LCH

08/08/2023 18:45

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

355

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

402

Avg. per game

1.34

Scored

393

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

372

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

209 (70%)91 (30%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

222 (74%)78 (26%)

Watford

Recent matches

Birmingham City

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Birmingham City

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Birmingham City

Total shots

11.93 avg / game

Blocked

785 total

Avg. 3.72

Watford Pass Birmingham City

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

103978

Avg. 398 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

300

Played games

Birmingham City

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.31

4.99

1497

Corners

1443

4.81

19.42

5827

Throw-ins

6319

21.06

1.43

428

Offsides

462

1.54

2.59

777

GK saves

680

2.27

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Birmingham City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

524

1.75

0.07

0.05

10.85

3254

Fouls

3263

10.88

13.40

4019

Tackles

3907

13.02

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How We Build the Watford vs Birmingham City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Birmingham City on 16 September 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.

Watford vs Birmingham City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Watford's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Birmingham 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 Watford and Birmingham 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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