Hull v Birmingham

Hull City vs Birmingham Preview

Hull City slumped to a third defeat in four games on New Years Day when The Tigers suffered a heavy 3-1 loss away from home at Championship strugglers, Sheffield Wednesday, while Birmingham City parted ways with former manager, Wayne Rooney, following a dismal 3-0 defeat away from home at Leeds United, making it just two wins from their previous 15 matches overall.

Hull City now return to their MKM Stadium for this all-Championship FA Cup tie against Birmingham City where Hull manager Liam Rosenior will be keen for his side to return to winning ways after suffering previous losses at the hands of Bristol City and Sunderland which have outweighed the recent 3-2 home win against Blackburn Rovers.

Recent results have certainly been a mixed bag for Liam Rosenior's side as The Tigers have won four but also slipped to five defeats within their last nine games overall while the goals market appeals here as six of Hull City's last nine games have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net as well.

On home soil, Hull City have performed much better as the hosts have won five out of their last seven games overall.

Birmingham City's nightmare under Wayne Rooney's tenure at the west midlands club was brought to an end by the sacking of the former Manchester United and England striker after Birmingham's latest defeat in the Championship on New Years Day when they slipped to a 3-1 defeat away from home at high-flying Leeds United.

Rooney's disastrous 83-day reign included picking up just two wins from his 15 matches in charge and the new American owners were quick to realise Birmingham City's form was not going to turn around anytime soon, but Rooney's departure should now lift the heavy weight which had been plagueing the players in recent weeks.

The visitors' two wins came in the form of rare victories over Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City but nine defeats within their last 15 games suggests the goals market may be the safest option for this upcoming FA Cup tie at the MKM Stadium.

A more relaxed Birmingham team is expected to take to the field though for this third round cup clash and we should see The Blues make an impact upon the scoreline against a recently wobbling Hull City outfit here on Saturday afternoon.

Hull City v Birmingham City Verdict

Both Hull City and Birmingham City have produced some disappointing, if not poor results lately in the Championship so the prospect of both teams scoring here looks to be fairly likely, while Hull City have enjoyed the upper hand over The Blues in recent times as The Tigers have lost just once in their last nine meetings against the west midlands club.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Hull City win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.60

Correct Score: Hull City 2-1 @ 8.50