How to watch Derby vs Birmingham online & on TV, head to head and predictions

Prediction: 1-1
Tip: Goals under 2.5

Key Points:

1. Derby is ranked 21st in goals scored per match (1.0 goals)
2. Birmingham haven't kept a clean sheet in nine matches
3. Since 2019, Derby has won thrice as compared to Birmingham win twice recently with one draw

Derby County plays host to Birmingham City at Pride Park for Round 29 of the Championship.

It was a remarkable achievement for Wayne Rooney, who guided his side to climb up from the absolute bottom of the standings.

However, constantly fighting to get out of relegation places has taken a toll over the squad, with other factors lining up behind the scenes. Derby has won three, drawn, and lost once in their last five matches.

Birmingham is at the same position where they finished last season, which is 18th. The Blues are only six points away from reaching the top half of the table.

A lot can happen with the remaining matches, and it is Lee Bowyer's responsibility is to see his side over the line in encounters such as this. Their recent results have seen them suffer from two losses, two draws, and a single win.

Birmingham possesses a weaker defense than Derby. They average conceding 1.5 goals per game as compared to Derby's 1.0. The leaking nature has been persistently hurting the outfit taking the tally of conceding 42 goals in 28 games.

It does present Derby an opportunity to score in front of their fans, but their inconsistent nature makes them susceptible to letting one in. Despite their 21-point deduction, Derby is only eight points adrift of safety.

Every game has been critical for The Rams this season as they are fighting against an uncertain future. The recent turmoil has jeopardized Derby's existence in the future due to the complaints lodged by Middlesborough and Wycombe.

They have limited time to respond to their allegations, look for a potential new investor and continue to avoid relegation while possibly being liquidated.

For Derby, Krystian Bielik remains out injured. Ravel Morrison is suspended and thus is out of the squad. For the visitors, Troy Deeney, Tahith Chong, Marcel Oakley, Iván Sánchez and Adan George are all injured.