Birmingham 1-1 Charlton – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Birmingham at 65%, yet other data sources diverge — this Birmingham vs Charlton fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Championship clash, Regular Season - 21 as Birmingham welcome Charlton to St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. Kick-off is set for Saturday 13 December 2025 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Birmingham — All Games: 5W 1D 4L from 10 Championship outings this season, averaging 1.60 points per game. Last five: W D W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Birmingham, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Birmingham's form when playing at home: 7W 2D 1L across 10 games at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park this term (2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. Their home PPG of 2.30 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.60 — Birmingham are significantly better at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park than their overall form suggests.
Across all Championship games this season, Charlton have recorded 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets 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 Charlton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Championship this season, Charlton have posted 2W 3D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.90 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Birmingham carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.50 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.60 vs 1.10. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Birmingham, 1 for Charlton and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The last 2 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 15 Feb 2025, ended 1–0 with Birmingham winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Birmingham trading profile (66 games, 32 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
Charlton trading profile (66 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Birmingham 52% versus Charlton 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Birmingham 47% | Charlton 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Birmingham 2.09 xG and Charlton 0.87 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: Birmingham attack 1.395 / defence 0.963 | Charlton attack 0.749 / defence 1.086. League average goals — home 1.378 / away 1.204. Birmingham carry an above-average attack strength of 1.395 — their λ of 2.09 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 20 Birmingham games / 19 Charlton games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Birmingham 65% | Draw 21% | Charlton 14%. Fair-value odds: Birmingham 1.54 | Draw 4.76 | Charlton 7.14. The model has a clear lean to Birmingham (65%) — a 51pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Birmingham at 65% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.96 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 51% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Birmingham 50% | Charlton 40%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Birmingham vs Charlton | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Birmingham 65% | Draw 21% | Charlton 14% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 51% | xG Birmingham 2.09 / Charlton 0.87 • Poisson strength factors: Birmingham attack 1.395 / def 0.963 | Charlton attack 0.749 / def 1.086 | league avg home 1.378 / away 1.204 • Poisson stance: Birmingham (65%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.09
Birmingham xG
Expected Goals
0.87
Charlton xG
51%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
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 Birmingham vs Charlton kick off?
Birmingham vs Charlton kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 13 December 2025 at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.
What was the final score in Birmingham vs Charlton?
Birmingham 1 - 1 Charlton.
Where is Birmingham vs Charlton being played?
The match is being played at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.
What competition is Birmingham vs Charlton part of?
Birmingham vs Charlton is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win Birmingham vs Charlton?
Our statistical model gives Birmingham a 65% chance of winning, Charlton a 14% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Birmingham the favourite.
Will both teams score in Birmingham vs Charlton?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Birmingham and Charlton will score (BTTS).
Will Birmingham vs Charlton have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Birmingham and Charlton?
Record (2 meetings): Birmingham 1W | Draws 0 | Charlton 1W.
What form are Birmingham and Charlton in?
Birmingham (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-D-W-L-L. Charlton (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Birmingham's attacking strength (1.40x league average) is weighed against Charlton's defensive record (1.09x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.09. The same calculation in reverse, Charlton's attack versus Birmingham's defence, projects 0.87 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 20/19 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 11.3%. Close behind: 1-1 (10.7%), 2-1 (9.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Birmingham Win
65%
1.54
21%
4.82
14%
7.06
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
11.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
10.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.09
Birmingham xG
Total xG
2.96
0.87
Charlton xG
1.54
65%
Home win
4.82
21%
Draw
7.06
14%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.95
49%
BTTS No
2.05
Clean Sheet
42%
2.38
12%
8.07
Win to Nil
27%
3.66
2%
56.94
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Birmingham vs Charlton?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.3%.
How many goals are Birmingham and Charlton expected to score?
The model projects 2.09 expected goals for Birmingham and 0.87 for Charlton, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for Birmingham vs Charlton?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 65%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Birmingham's recent record stands at 42W 13D 11L from 66 games, a 2.11 PPG return, with W-D-W-L-L in the last five. The sample for Birmingham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Charlton, meanwhile, have gone 31W 16D 19L across 66 games — 1.65 PPG, with L-L-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for Charlton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Birmingham by 0.46 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Charlton heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Birmingham have managed 25W 6D 1L from 32 games — 2.53 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 2.11 PPG overall — Birmingham are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Charlton's away record stands at 11W 8D 13L across 32 trips, a 1.28 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Birmingham come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Birmingham are averaging 1.71 goals scored and 0.85 conceded per game recently; Charlton are on 1.30 scored and 1.03 conceded.
Defensively: Birmingham have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their games; Charlton in 41% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 66 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Birmingham
Blended
Charlton
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Birmingham and Charlton in coming into this match?
Birmingham have gone 42W 13D 11L in their last 66 games (2.11 PPG), while Charlton have gone 31W 16D 19L in their last 66 (1.65 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Birmingham at home or Charlton away?
Birmingham's home record (2.53 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Birmingham at home: 2.53 PPG; Charlton away: 1.28 PPG.
Have Birmingham or Charlton been keeping clean sheets recently?
Birmingham have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their recent games, Charlton in 41%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Birmingham and Charlton runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2024. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League One, Championship all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 7 March 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Birmingham's record when hosting Charlton specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Birmingham
1
Draws
2
Charlton
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Birmingham and Charlton?
From 4 meetings on record, Birmingham have won 1, Charlton have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Birmingham and Charlton last play each other?
They last met on 7 March 2026, when Charlton 1-0 Birmingham.
Who has won more matches between Birmingham and Charlton?
Charlton have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Birmingham are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time.
Charlton see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Birmingham 44%, Charlton 38% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Birmingham) and 50% (Charlton).
On the defensive side: Birmingham keep a clean sheet in 56% of their matches; Charlton in 38%; Charlton in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Birmingham home games / Charlton away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Birmingham play Charlton?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Birmingham's recent matches and 38% of Charlton's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Birmingham vs Charlton usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Birmingham's recent games and 50% of Charlton's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Birmingham and Charlton tend to score early?
Birmingham have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Charlton in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Birmingham and Charlton share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Birmingham and Charlton finished level at 1-1 at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Regular Season - 21, in the Championship. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Birmingham 2.09 xG and Charlton 0.87 xG, a combined 2.96. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Birmingham fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Birmingham attack 1.40 / defence 0.96 against Charlton attack 0.75 / defence 1.09, drawn from 20/19 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Birmingham 65% | Draw 21% | Charlton 14%, with Birmingham to win its most likely call at 65%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Birmingham 47%, Charlton 48%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Birmingham's trading profile (66 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Charlton's trading profile (66 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Birmingham arrived the stronger side — 2.11 PPG against 1.65. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Birmingham (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.12 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.