Hull v Birmingham

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Hull City extended their unbeaten run in the Championship to five games with a point away from home at Preston NE in a 0-0 draw but nevertheless, The Tigers still remain in sixth place and occupy the last of the play-off spots in the division, while Birmingham City were handed a 4-3 loss at home to Southampton in what was a pulsating game at St Andrews but a result that leaves The Blues fighting a battle against relegation.

Hull City had previously picked up wins against Rotherham United, Huddersfield Town and Southampton and even more impressive is the fact that each of these three wins were collected on their travels as well.

Recent results overall have been impressive under manager Liam Rosenior as The Tigers have been handed just the single defeat within their last eight games in the English second tier which came in the form of a 1-0 loss at home to Swansea City but the hosts had also previously collected wins against the likes of Sunderland an Millwall as well, making them serious candidates for a possible play-off spot later in the season.

The bigger picture shows Hull City have lost just five of their last 21 home games.

Birmingham City suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat at home to Southampton on Saturday as The Saints snatched all three points with a late winner against 10-men Blues who had earlier seen captain Dion Sanderson sent off in controversial circumstances.

Following earlier back-to-back wins against Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland, Birmingham City have since slumped to two defeats on the trot against high-flying Ipswich Town and Southampton and the west midlands club's situation isn't likely to get any easier with this upcoming trip to sixth placed Hull City on Tuesday night.

Birmingham City have enjoyed a welcome boost since the arrival of new manager Tony Mowbray who replaced former coach Wayne Rooney in what was a disastrous tenure in the west midlands for the former Manchester United and England striker, as The Blues have already collected wins against Stoke City along with the aforementioned Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland results.

The visitors have registered just these three wins though from their last 13 games overall while results away from home in the Championship have been simply not good enough; The Blues have registered just two wins from their previous 15 outings on the road, slipping to no fewer than 12 defeats in the process.

Hull City v Birmingham City Verdict

Hull City's recent form and results suggest The Tigers look the more likely for the three points here, especially when looking at Birmingham City's poor results on the road in the Championship and Hull also have the added incentive of maintaining their play-off spot.

Therefore, our main bet will be Hull City win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Hull City win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.33

Correct Score: Hull City 2-0 @ 8.50