Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction 10.02.2026 | Championship

Birmingham City head into this high-octane West Midlands derby riding a wave of momentum, having transformed St. Andrew’s at Knighthead Park into a genuine fortress this term. The Blues have suffered just a single defeat in 15 home fixtures, recording eight wins and six draws along the way.

Their recent form on the road has been equally impressive, with four victories from their last six second-tier outings, a sequence in which Birmingham have combined defensive solidity with newfound clinical precision in front of goal.

Sitting just two points shy of the top six, Chris Davies’ side know that a win on Tuesday could not only secure local bragging rights but also propel them into the promotion places for the first time this season.

However, the manager will be without several key figures. Ethan Laird, Alexander Cochrane, Jack Robinson, and Jamaican forward Demarai Gray all remain sidelined as they continue their recoveries from injury, leaving Davies to adjust his squad ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested derby.

For their part, West Bromwich Albion arrive in the West Midlands amid a full-blown identity crisis, as the honeymoon period under new manager Eric Ramsay has quickly given way to a grueling battle for survival in the Championship.

The Baggies currently find themselves languishing in a precarious 21st position, hovering just above the relegation zone by the narrowest of margins. Their struggles are largely a result of a disappointing return of only two points from their opening seven fixtures since the turn of the year.

Facing the very real threat of finishing in the bottom three, WBA must find a way to arrest their slide. However, their away form offers little comfort, as they are the division’s second-worst travelers, having suffered 12 defeats from 16 trips.

Injuries have further compounded their challenges. Regular starters Krystian Bielik and Karlan Grant have missed the last two Championship matches with minor issues, while striker Tammer Bany is on the mend from a muscular injury and could soon return to action.