Both rivals in this match finally started the positive run but the situation on the standings and team quality favour Birmingham. Still, the fact is that the Blues’ results are much better than their play, while the Canaries are slightly euphoric after latest successes and they could be very dangerous at St Andrews…

The hosts are in great form and they are getting further away from the relegation zone, while Birmingham cannot seem to find any consistency. We cannot rely on the Blues lately, thus betting on goals is probably the best option.

The title favourites improved their form, beat Bristol City and now they are hosting the kindergarten from the south coast that are in the run of three straight wins over strong rivals. Will the surprising Saints’ run continue?

When you are not playing well, then luck turns its back on you too; that is what happened to Birmingham City in Sheffield against United. The problem in this match is that they are hosting the top-form Championship play-offs contender. Bristol have the quality to handle the favourites and the best proof is the game against Reading so be careful here…

Promotion contenders, Birmingham have been in serious problems for a while now but their direct rivals, Reading and Wolves seem unstable too. On the other hand, young Forest seem pretty confident and competitive, they successfully fled the dangerous zone and they threaten to make a surprise at St. Andrews.

Perhaps the strongest Championship team, as far as individual quality is concerned, can’t be recognized and they seem to be getting away with it, avoiding punishment for weak performance. Burnley are exhausted from the cup games and they will either surprise or suffer a disaster. That is why betting on goals is the best choice here.

Crystal Palace are nothing like the young team that played without pressure in front of any rivals and competed for the play-offs. Their recent terrible run brought about a big crisis in the squad. But title contenders, Birmingham are not in much better situation, either, but they are at least much stronger in depth, so we think that in spite of their crisis they have the advantage here…

Sheffield Wednesday have the strength and the positive energy to inflict another blow to Birmingham that are completely out of form and that only had luck to beat derby in the last round. The Owls are offensive and confident at home, and Birmingham are showing some major flaws, that didn’t end with this latest win.

Both rivals expect this postponed match at Bloomfield Road in a bad mood because of the poor results lately. Birmingham can’t seem to find their form, in the game against Cardiff not even new signings helped, so the big question is if they can take any points at “hell” stadium in Lancashire.

After the negative run and postponed matches, title contenders from Birmingham must get back on winning track as soon as possible. They’ve got the new signings but there is also excellent Cardiff City who rarely lose and have the means to threat.