Birmingham City vs Leicester City: match statistics
Birmingham City displays significantly better home form than Leicester City in away matches. The hosts have won 50% of their home games and boast an impressive goal difference of +14 at home, while Leicester has a negative goal difference of -6 away. Birmingham has averaged 2.2 points per game in their last five matches with a form of WDWDW, whereas Leicester has only 0.8 points with a form of WLDLL. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.90 vs 1.22 for the visitors), and Birmingham has a higher shot accuracy (11% vs 13%) with a significantly greater number of attempts (18.21 vs 10.67 shots per game). Leicester loses 47% of their away matches and has only 7% clean sheets away, which suggests defensive vulnerability. Considering all these factors, Birmingham City is a clear favorite for this match.
Birmingham City vs Leicester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Birmingham City played against Leicester City in Championship (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Birmingham City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Leicester City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Birmingham City scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.27. Leicester City scores 1.33 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Birmingham City's games and 77% of Leicester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 63%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Birmingham City has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.33 per game. Birmingham City takes 14.2 shots per game, while Leicester City takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Birmingham City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Leicester City leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Birmingham City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Leicester City, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Birmingham City displays significantly better home form than Leicester City in away matches. The hosts have won 50% of their home games and boast an impressive goal difference of +14 at home, while Leicester has a negative goal difference of -6 away. Birmingham has averaged 2.2 points per game in their last five matches with a form of WDWDW, whereas Leicester has only 0.8 points with a form of WLDLL. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.90 vs 1.22 for the visitors), and Birmingham has a higher shot accuracy (11% vs 13%) with a significantly greater number of attempts (18.21 vs 10.67 shots per game). Leicester loses 47% of their away matches and has only 7% clean sheets away, which suggests defensive vulnerability. Considering all these factors, Birmingham City is a clear favorite for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Birmingham City | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Birmingham City is 175% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Birmingham City · 0.8 pts / game - Leicester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Birmingham City is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Birmingham City · 1.5 goals / game - Leicester City
Birmingham City scores in 80% of games (24 of 30 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 30 meczów).
Leicester City scores in 83% of games (25 of 30 meczów), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Leicester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Leicester City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.3 pts / game - Leicester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Birmingham City
Leicester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Birmingham City | Liga | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 56% | ▲ 77% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 50% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 25% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Birmingham City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Leicester City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Birmingham City vs Leicester City?
The Championship match finished Birmingham City 2:1 Leicester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Birmingham City vs Leicester City?
Birmingham City score 1.37 goals per game on average and Leicester City 1.33. The Championship average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Birmingham City's matches and 77% of Leicester City's.
What form are Birmingham City and Leicester City in?
Over the last 5 games Birmingham City have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Leicester City 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birmingham City vs Leicester City?
The statistical background for Birmingham City vs Leicester City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.