Blackburn Rovers is the underdog in this game against Birmingham City. The away team has knocked out better teams in the English FA Cup and is also in good form ahead of this game. Backing the visitors to win or draw (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.
Birmingham City hosts Blackburn Rovers at the St. Andrew's Stadium, Birmingham on Tuesday in the fourth round of the English FA Cup.
Blackburn Rovers was denied a win in the first leg between these teams courtesy of a late equaliser from Jordan James. Jon Tomassen's team were rye better side and it didn't take long for them to overturn an early goal deficit in that game. Blackburn Rovers has another shot at progressing to the next round and they can get a win or match their result in the first leg.
The away team has lost just once in their last five games in all competitions, winning two and sharing points on two occasions. Blackburn Rovers is averaging over a goal per game in all competitions and they were very threatening in attack the last time these two teams met.
Birmingham City is not in the best of form at this stage of the season and this tie should easily end in favour of the away team. Birmingham City has won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, losing three times and sharing points on one occasion. The hosts lost their last game at home by two goals to one against Reading.
The home team hasn't picked up a victory in the league since December and their only win this year was a 2-1 defeat against Forest Green in the English FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers is currently fifth in the English Championship while Birmingham City is batting relegation and is ranked 18th in the division.
Blackburn Rovers has won five of their last six matches against Birmingham City. They have only lost once against the hosts since 2020. In the overall meetings, Blackburn Rovers still tops Birmingham City and based on the current performances of both teams, an away win or draw (+0.5) is the most likely option.
