History of the Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers fixture
The Blues prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at St. Andrew's on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record on home soil over the years. They are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 7 of the 52 games played between the two sides.
The most recent encounter between the two at St. Andrew's was just last season, in January 2004, with the Blues recording an impressive 4-0 win in a F.A. Cup match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2004/2005 Sun 21 Nov Blackburn R. 3 - 3 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 15 May Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 03 Jan Birmingham C. 4 - 0 Blackburn R. FAC 2003/2004 Sat 06 Dec Birmingham C. 0 - 4 Blackburn R. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 18 Jan Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 24 Aug Birmingham C. 0 - 1 Blackburn R. PREM 2000/2001 Wed 14 Mar Birmingham C. 0 - 2 Blackburn R. CHMP
Recent respective form guides
Birmingham City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 4 conceded.
Blackburn have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 2 goals scored and conceded.
Blues see themselves just below half way in the League table, showing a record of 39 points from their 35 games played so far. Blackburn are just one place and just two points better-off in 12th place, showing a record of 41 points from their 35 games played so far,
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A Birmingham C. 6 1 4 1 5 6 Blackburn R. 6 2 3 1 5 4
STB prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Blues, and one which I think will end all square. Score drawSequence statistics: Birmingham C. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.Blackburn R. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.