Birmingham U23 vs West Brom U23 tips and predictions

West Brom U23 too short for this trip

Some of the research implies that West Brom U23 can be vulnerable at the back. If there are any holes in their defence they could be exploited here. This is a match destined for at least a few goals so this should be entertaining although that doesn't mean there's anything exciting about the prices.

You might have heard previews by analysts backing the visitors but their skinny price is a major turn-off.

These away players apparently have too many tools in the shed but it might not be as simple as that. The hosts have bagged 10 home wins from their last 17 games. On a less impressive run than they'd have wanted, the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 11 of their recent 20 matches on the road.

Birmingham U23 will need to quickly find their form to have any chance. The home team is definitely in some form on their own patch. They scored three or more goals in 6 of their recent 17 home matches.

West Brom U23 have actually conceded at least once in all of their last 12 matches. Despite these stats highlighting vulnerability under pressure, be cognizant of the fact that this doesn't mean they can't resume winning ways. They've shown their powers of recovery before.

It's not a hugely confident prediction and the hosts may feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up with a draw. The betting markets imply that both sides can score despite the favouritism for West Brom U23. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best bet from that market.