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LaLigaCardiff City v Birmingham City
EFL ChampionshipSat 24 Oct · 15:00
Who wins?
Cardiff
36%
Draw
26%
Birmingham
39%
Market probability with the margin removed (not odds and not betting advice). 18+
Cardiff City host Birmingham City on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 15:00 (UK time) at Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship.
Cardiff City sit 19th on 11 points.
Birmingham City sit 4th on 20 points.
Cardiff City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Birmingham City have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Cardiff City won 3, Birmingham City won 1, 1 drawn.
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 24 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
- Venue
- Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Preview in numbers
- United Kingdom time: 15:00 (UK time), Saturday 24 October 2026.
- Cardiff City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Birmingham City are unbeaten in 5.
- Birmingham City sit 4th on 20 points and Cardiff City 19th on 11: 9 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 10 Apr 2024, finished Birmingham City 0-1 Cardiff City.
- The market gives Cardiff City a 38% chance of winning (draw: 25%), margin removed.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowCardiff
3/2 → 3/2
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Draw
27/10 → 27/10
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Birmingham
17/11 → 17/11
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Over 3.5: 13/10 → 13/10 = · Under 3.5: 5/9 → 5/9 =
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Cardiff | X · Draw | 2 · Birmingham | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 17/11 | 5/2 | 23/17 | 10.3% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
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Head-to-head record
3
Cardiff
1
Draws
1
Birmingham
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 23 | WWWWL |
| 2 |  West Ham | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +18 | 22 | WDDWW |
| 3 |  Boro | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +6 | 22 | DDWWD |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +9 | 20 | WDWWW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 20 | DLLWW |
| 6 |  Stoke | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WWWLW |
| 7 |  Southampton | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 8 |  Wolves | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 17 | WWLLW |
| 9 |  QPR | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 17 | DDDWL |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 | WDWWL |
| 11 |  Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 | LLWLW |
| 12 |  Millwall | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | DDWLD |
| 13 |  Portsmouth | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 | DDLWW |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 | LWDLW |
| 15 |  Bolton | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 | WWLWD |
| 16 |  Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 | LWDLL |
| 17 |  Charlton | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -5 | 14 | DLDDL |
| 18 |  Lincoln City | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 12 | WLLLD |
| 19 |  Cardiff | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 11 | LWLWD |
| 20 |  Watford | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -9 | 11 | LLLLW |
| 21 |  Norwich City | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 9 | LLLLL |
| 22 |  Burnley | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 8 | LDWDL |
| 23 |  Derby | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 | LDDLL |
| 24 |  Preston | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -15 | 4 | LDLLL |
Statistical prediction
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Advice: Double chance : Cardiff or draw
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FAQ
What time does Cardiff City v Birmingham City start?
Cardiff City v Birmingham City (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 24 October at 15:00 (UK time) at Cardiff City Stadium.
Where are Cardiff City and Birmingham City in the table?
Cardiff City are 19th on 11 points and Birmingham City 4th on 20.
Who is the favourite in Cardiff City v Birmingham City?
The market favourite is Cardiff City. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Cardiff City 38 %, the draw 25 % and Birmingham City 37 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff City and Birmingham City?
In their last 5 meetings: Cardiff City won 3, Birmingham City won 1 and 1 ended in a draw.
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