History of the Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City fixture
Nottingham Forest prepare to entertain Birmingham City at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 50 games played, Forest have recorded 18 wins, and Birmingham City have come away with 15 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was less than a year ago, in October 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 25 Feb | Birmingham C. | 1 - 2 | Nottm. Forest | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 02 Oct | Nottm. Forest | 1-3 | Birmingham C. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 12 Jan | Birmingham C. | 1 - 0 | Nottm. Forest | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 02 Jan | Nottm. Forest | 0 - 0 | Birmingham C. | F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Feb | Birmingham C. | 2 - 0 | Nottm. Forest | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 08 Nov | Nottm. Forest | 1 - 1 | Birmingham C. | Championship |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 01 Jan | Birmingham C. | 1 - 1 | Nottm. Forest | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Nottingham Forest have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Birmingham City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Blues have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Nottingham Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 8 points from 4 games.
Birmingham City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Though Nottingham Forest are not exactly setting the world alight at City Ground in recent games, we can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 5 games since last home draw. |
| Birmingham City | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 7 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here