Derby County - Birmingham forecast (27-12) Championship
Derby County - Birmingham forecast (27-12) ChampionshipLow-scoring Derby County - Birmingham
Derby meet in Birmingham match of the 23rd round of "Chempianpip." The match is on Tuesday, December 27, at 17:00 at the "Ai Pro Stadium."
The meeting opposed the seventh against eighth in the standings. Both teams performed well so far this season and have their ambitions for a place in the Top 6 and playoff entry in the Premier League. "Aries" are in better shape now and have a two point lead over his upcoming opponent, are only a point behind sixth Sheffield Wednesday.
Derby record seven wins and one draw in their last eight games in "Championship". Their incredible winning streak ended last weekend when they made 2: 2 away to Fulham.
Before that Derby registered five consecutive clean sheets and that their good play in defense helped them to climb in the standings. After five games without a win at home on 15 October Derby beat Leeds United 1: 0. Then "rams" registered four wins and one draw not conceded a single goal.
In its latest household Derby broke Nottingham 3: 0, but it is unlikely they will be easier in the upcoming match against Birmingham. The guests were in the Top 6 ranking in November, but this month won just once in four games, losing the other three.
So teams like Derby, Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds overtook them in the ranking. On "Eye Pro Stadium" Birmingham will try not to lose because it can lag from the Top 6 and bring down below in the table. Gianfranco Zola will record his second game in charge of birmingamtsi who lost in his debut against Brighton with 1: 2.
I expect the Italian specialist to bet on more defensive scheme, because the game is very important, and their opponent is very strong at home. Given the better protection of Darby and the importance of this meeting for both teams, I think it will not fall more than two goals.