{"id":1160848,"date":"2026-08-21T07:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1160848\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T07:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:48:00","slug":"birmingham-city-vs-bristol-city-predictions-the72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1160848\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham City vs Bristol City predictions: The72"},"content":{"rendered":"

Birmingham<\/a> City host Bristol City<\/a> at St. Andrew\u2019s this Saturday as the new Championship season continues.<\/p>\n

Birmingham<\/a> City begin their home Championship campaign with a tie against Bristol City<\/a> this weekend. It marks a tough test for BCFC as they look to build on their opening draw.<\/p>\n

The Blues come into the tie after a goalless draw at Sheffield United<\/a> last weekend. Chris Davies<\/a>\u2018 side played some good stuff and held firm on the road, but will were not able to secure all three points. On home turf for the first time this league season, City will be out to secure all three points.<\/p>\n

Bristol City<\/a> meanwhile were beaten at Ashton Gate by Millwall<\/a>. Midfielder Adam Randell was sent off before a Josh Coburn double confirmed an opening day defeat for the Robins and new boss Michael Skubala<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eyes are peeled for off-pitch developments at Ashton Gate amid advancing talks over significant investment in the club<\/a>. Nonetheless, after a frustrating opening day defeat, Skubala will be hoping to see more from his new-look side as they look to break into the Championship play-off<\/a> fight again.<\/p>\n

Will Evans-Jones<\/p>\n

\u201cChampionship football returns to St. Andrew\u2019s for the first time this campaign, as Birmingham<\/a> City welcome Bristol City<\/a> with both sides being tipped to be competing for the play-off positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cBCFC started the campaign with a battling point on the road at Sheffield United<\/a>, as they search for their first league win. After an encouraging display away from home despite the goalless draw, it will be hoped the hosts can control the game and create the chances to give them the upper hand here.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a big summer of spending, Bristol City<\/a> will be demanding a response after their defeat last time out. Their 2-0 defeat to much-fancied Millwall<\/a> was far from ideal for Skubala\u2019s side<\/p>\n

\u201cWith recent additions, both sides have enough quality to make this an entertaining one. After a promising point on the road last time out, Blues will back themselves to pick up a first win of on Saturday. I\u2019m going for a home with in this one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prediction: Birmingham<\/a> City 1-0 Bristol City<\/a><\/p>\n

James Ray<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be an interesting game to keep an eye. Birmingham<\/a> City did a lot of the right stuff and Sheffield United<\/a> but just couldn\u2019t conjure up the match-winning moment to take a good three points.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hope of a new season will hopefully make for a positive atmosphere. There\u2019s no hiding Davies\u2019 side is still lacking in terms of creativity, but if they can address that, they can definitely progress this term.<\/p>\n

\u201cBristol City<\/a> are going to be a tough opponent but I do think this will be a year of transition. A lot has changed on and off the pitch, so they could struggle against teams who are a little more set in their ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cBCFC certainly fit that profile, so I\u2019m inclined to go for a home win here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prediction: Birmingham<\/a> City 1-0 Bristol City<\/a><\/p>\n

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