History of the Manchester City v Birmingham City fixture
Birmingham City face a trip to Eastlands at tea-time on Saturday, and have come away with little in previous meetings on Manchester City's home soil, having been beaten a depressing 46 out of 66 times.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Eastlands was less than a year ago, in April 2005, with Man City running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2005/2006 Sat 20 Aug Birmingham C. 1 - 2 Man City PREM 2004/2005 Wed 20 Apr Man City 3 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 2004/2005 Tue 24 Aug Birmingham C. 1 - 0 Man City PREM 2003/2004 Sun 08 Feb Man City 0 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Fri 26 Dec Birmingham C. 2 - 1 Man City PREM 2002/2003 Sun 16 Mar Man City 1 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 26 Oct Birmingham C. 0 - 2 Man City PREM
Recent respective form guides
Manchester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Sky Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Man City's 24 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Birmingham City are stuck down in the relegation zone of the Barclays Premiership with a return of just 12 points from their 15 games thus far.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A Man City 6 2 1 3 9 8 Birmingham C. 6 2 1 3 5 6
STB prediction ...
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road and I think they come away from Manchester with a share of the spoils at least Man City. Score drawSequence statistics: Man City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .Birmingham City Won two and drawn two of their seven league games away from home thus far this season