Birmingham City vs Huddersfield Town Prediction 03.10.2023

• Competition: England - Championship
• Date: Tuesday, 3rd, October 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium (Birmingham)

The 10th round of the Championship sees Huddersfield aiming to extend their unbeaten run to six matches while also securing a safe distance from the relegation zone as they clash with Birmingham at St. Andrew's Stadium.

The days of glory for Birmingham City in the Premier League are now a distant memory, as the club based at St Andrew's Stadium navigates through a period of adversity, more frequently finding itself in the relegation dogfight in recent years. The last seven seasons in the Championship haven't been stellar for Birmingham, and their highest position in the league table was 17th place in the previous season. With new ownership in charge, including legendary NFL player Tom Brady, Birmingham has set ambitious goals to reclaim their winning identity. Despite making several signings during the summer transfer window, The Blues have had an uncertain start to the season, with three wins, as many draws, and three losses in their first nine matches.

On the other end of the pitch, Huddersfield, who were separated from Premier League promotion in the 2021-22 season by a penalty, endured an unexpected tough campaign last season. At one point, it seemed like the club was destined for relegation to League One, but then Neil Warnock stepped in and rescued the team. The West Yorkshire club and Neil Warnock decided to part ways after just a few months, ushering in a new era with Darren Moore at the helm. Huddersfield currently resides in an uncomfortable 18th position on the table with 10 earned points from nine Championship rounds, keeping them two points clear of the relegation danger zone.

Birmingham City vs Huddersfield Town Betting Tips: X2 (Double chance)

Following a fiery season start that saw them collect 10 out of a possible 12 points from the initial four Championship fixtures, including a convincing 2-0 victory against League One side Cheltenham, Birmingham has stumbled into a significant crisis of form in recent weeks. Indeed, the Blues have obviously forgotten what victory looks like, as they have been without it for over a month, drawing two and losing four during that period. Such results might not come as a surprise, considering that the Blues have only found the back of the net twice in their last five league fixtures, or eight times in the opening nine, making them one of the Championship's lowest-scoring teams.

Fate seems to have dealt an unexpected twist - Huddersfield's season kickoff is almost entirely the opposite of Birmingham's. After enduring a winless streak in their first four league matches (D1, L3), the Terriers are now basking in a resurgence of form, heading into Tuesday's clash on the back of five consecutive matches without defeat (W2, D3). Newly-appointed manager Darren Moore is yet to taste the sweetness of victory from the Huddersfield dugout, as his tenure at the West Yorkshire club began with two consecutive draws against Coventry and Ipswich, both ending in 1-1 stalemates.

It would be a perfect moment for Moore to clinch his first victory as Huddersfield's manager, especially in Birmingham, his place of birth. The overall feeling is that the Terriers have been in superior form lately compared to their Tuesday opponent, giving us confidence they can earn at least a point from this away game.