Blackburn 4-2 Birmingham – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Blackburn at 44% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Blackburn vs Birmingham encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Championship clash, Regular Season - 18 as Blackburn welcome Birmingham to Ewood Park. Kick-off is set for Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Blackburn stand at 5W 0D 5L from 10 Championship matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L W L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Blackburn, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Blackburn's form when playing at home: 3W 1D 6L across 10 games at Ewood Park this term (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.00 lags behind their overall 1.50 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Ewood Park this season.
Across all Championship games this season, Birmingham have recorded 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L L D L W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Birmingham, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Birmingham's form when playing away from home: 2W 1D 7L across 10 road games this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Blackburn 1.50 PPG, Birmingham 1.10 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 4 previous encounters have yielded 3 wins for Blackburn, 1 for Birmingham and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Apr 2023, ended 0–1 with Birmingham winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Blackburn in-play tendencies (63 games, 31 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (home games).
Birmingham in-play tendencies (63 games, 31 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Blackburn 46% versus Birmingham 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Blackburn 51% | Birmingham 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Blackburn 1.36 xG and Birmingham 1.05 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Blackburn attack 0.824 / defence 1.130 | Birmingham attack 0.763 / defence 1.178. League average goals — home 1.399 / away 1.213. Data: 63 Blackburn games / 63 Birmingham games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Blackburn 44% | Draw 27% | Birmingham 29%. Fair-value odds: Blackburn 2.27 | Draw 3.70 | Birmingham 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.40. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.40 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Blackburn are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Blackburn offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.40 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 43% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Blackburn 70% | Birmingham 40%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Blackburn vs Birmingham | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Ewood Park • Kick-off: Wednesday 29 Nov 2023, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Blackburn 44% | Draw 27% | Birmingham 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 48% | xG Blackburn 1.36 / Birmingham 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Blackburn attack 0.824 / def 1.130 | Birmingham attack 0.763 / def 1.178 | league avg home 1.399 / away 1.213 • Poisson stance: Blackburn (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.36
Blackburn xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Birmingham xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Blackburn vs Birmingham kick off?
Blackburn vs Birmingham kicked off at 19:45 on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at Ewood Park.
What was the final score in Blackburn vs Birmingham?
Blackburn 4 - 2 Birmingham.
Where is Blackburn vs Birmingham being played?
The match is being played at Ewood Park.
What competition is Blackburn vs Birmingham part of?
Blackburn vs Birmingham is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win Blackburn vs Birmingham?
Our statistical model gives Blackburn a 44% chance of winning, Birmingham a 29% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Blackburn the favourite.
Will both teams score in Blackburn vs Birmingham?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Blackburn and Birmingham will score (BTTS).
Will Blackburn vs Birmingham have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Birmingham?
Record (4 meetings): Blackburn 3W | Draws 0 | Birmingham 1W.
What form are Blackburn and Birmingham in?
Blackburn (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-W-L-W. Birmingham (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Blackburn's attack at 0.82x the league average against Birmingham's defence at 1.18x — combine the two and it projects 1.36 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Birmingham's attack versus Blackburn's defence, projects 1.05 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 63/63 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.7%), 1-0 (10.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Blackburn Win
44%
2.28
27%
3.67
29%
3.47
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.3%
Home win
0 – 1
9.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.36
Blackburn xG
Total xG
2.40
1.05
Birmingham xG
2.28
44%
Home win
3.67
27%
Draw
3.47
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.93
Clean Sheet
35%
2.85
26%
3.89
Win to Nil
15%
6.48
7%
13.47
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Blackburn vs Birmingham?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Blackburn and Birmingham expected to score?
The model projects 1.36 expected goals for Blackburn and 1.05 for Birmingham, a combined total of 2.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Blackburn vs Birmingham?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Blackburn's recent record stands at 28W 10D 25L from 63 games, a 1.49 PPG return, with W-L-W-L-W in the last five. The sample for Blackburn is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Birmingham, meanwhile, have gone 20W 15D 28L across 63 games — 1.19 PPG, with L-L-D-L-W in their last five. The sample for Birmingham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Blackburn on 1.49 PPG, Birmingham on 1.19. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Blackburn have managed 16W 4D 11L from 31 games — 1.68 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Birmingham's away record stands at 8W 6D 17L across 31 trips, a 0.97 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Blackburn come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Blackburn are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per game recently; Birmingham are on 1.08 scored and 1.29 conceded.
Last 63 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Blackburn
Blended
Birmingham
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Blackburn and Birmingham in coming into this match?
Blackburn have gone 28W 10D 25L in their last 63 games (1.49 PPG), while Birmingham have gone 20W 15D 28L in their last 63 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Blackburn at home or Birmingham away?
Blackburn's home record (1.68 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Blackburn at home: 1.68 PPG; Birmingham away: 0.97 PPG.
Have Blackburn or Birmingham been keeping clean sheets recently?
Blackburn have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Birmingham in 27%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
8 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Championship. They last met on 3 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 18 Dec 2021, when Blackburn won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Blackburn's record when hosting Birmingham specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
5
Blackburn
0
Draws
3
Birmingham
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Birmingham?
From 8 meetings on record, Blackburn have won 5, Birmingham have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Blackburn and Birmingham last play each other?
They last met on 3 April 2026, when Birmingham 0-1 Blackburn.
Who has won more matches between Blackburn and Birmingham?
Blackburn have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Blackburn are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time.
Birmingham are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Blackburn 48%, Birmingham 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 45% (Blackburn) and 42% (Birmingham).
On the defensive side: Blackburn keep a clean sheet in 39% of their matches; Birmingham in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Blackburn home games / Birmingham away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Blackburn play Birmingham?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Blackburn's recent matches and 48% of Birmingham's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Blackburn vs Birmingham usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 45% of Blackburn's recent games and 42% of Birmingham's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Blackburn and Birmingham tend to score early?
Blackburn have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Birmingham in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Blackburn cruise to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Birmingham.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Blackburn beat Birmingham 4-2 at Ewood Park, Regular Season - 18, in the Championship. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Blackburn 1.36 xG and Birmingham 1.05 xG, a combined 2.40. The scoreboard read 4-2 for 6 actual goals. Blackburn beat their projection by 2.6 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Birmingham outscored their 1.05 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Blackburn attack 0.82 / defence 1.13 against Birmingham attack 0.76 / defence 1.18, drawn from 63/63 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Blackburn 44% | Draw 27% | Birmingham 29%, with Blackburn to win its most likely call at 44%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Blackburn 51%, Birmingham 43%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Blackburn's trading profile (63 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Birmingham's trading profile (63 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Blackburn 1.49 PPG, Birmingham 1.19 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Blackburn win broke the near-deadlock. Blackburn (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.16 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.06 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Birmingham (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.94 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 1.55 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.