Swansea City vs Birmingham City: match statistics
Swansea City demonstrates significantly better home form with 46% wins and a goal difference of 0 at their own stadium, providing a solid foundation for victory. Birmingham City suffers from catastrophic away form with only 15% wins, 69% losses, and a negative goal difference of -15, making them a very weak opponent on the road. The hosts average 1.23 goals per home match with superior xG statistics (1.39 vs 1.09 for the visitors), confirming their offensive advantage. Birmingham has failed to score in 46% of away matches, whereas Swansea has only done so in 8% of home games. Although recent form is similar (1.4 vs 1.6 PPG), the historical home and away statistics clearly favor the hosts, who should capitalize on their home advantage and the visitors' away weakness.
Swansea City vs Birmingham City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Swansea City played against Birmingham City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Swansea City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Birmingham City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Swansea City scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.27. Birmingham City scores 1.35 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Swansea City's games and 58% of Birmingham City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 54%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Birmingham City has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.30 per game. Swansea City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Birmingham City takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Swansea City leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Birmingham City leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Swansea City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Birmingham City, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% 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 1.00 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
Swansea City demonstrates significantly better home form with 46% wins and a goal difference of 0 at their own stadium, providing a solid foundation for victory. Birmingham City suffers from catastrophic away form with only 15% wins, 69% losses, and a negative goal difference of -15, making them a very weak opponent on the road. The hosts average 1.23 goals per home match with superior xG statistics (1.39 vs 1.09 for the visitors), confirming their offensive advantage. Birmingham has failed to score in 46% of away matches, whereas Swansea has only done so in 8% of home games. Although recent form is similar (1.4 vs 1.6 PPG), the historical home and away statistics clearly favor the hosts, who should capitalize on their home advantage and the visitors' away weakness.
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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
| Swansea City | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
Swansea City is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Swansea City · 1 pts / game - Birmingham 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 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Swansea City · 1.35 goals / game - Birmingham City
Swansea City is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Swansea City · 1.38 goals / game - Birmingham City
Swansea City scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Birmingham City scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Swansea City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Swansea City
Over / Under - Birmingham 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.
Birmingham City is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / game - Swansea City · 1.12 pts / game - Birmingham City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Swansea City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Swansea City
Birmingham 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
| Swansea City | Liga | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 58% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Swansea City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Birmingham City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Swansea City vs Birmingham City?
The Championship match finished Swansea City 1:1 Birmingham City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Swansea City vs Birmingham City?
Swansea City score 1.04 goals per game on average and Birmingham City 1.35. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Swansea City's matches and 58% of Birmingham City's.
What form are Swansea City and Birmingham City in?
Over the last 5 games Swansea City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Birmingham City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Swansea City vs Birmingham City?
The statistical background for Swansea City vs Birmingham 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.