Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Birmingham City U21 host West Ham United U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 6 November, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT) at The Knighthead Training and Academy Grounds. Birmingham City U21 are 30th with 3 points from 6 games (in the bottom three), while West Ham United U21 sit 15th on 9 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Birmingham City U21's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Woking 1–3 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
West Ham United U21's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to AFC Hornchurch 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded.
West Ham United U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.3 for Birmingham City U21 and 2.4 for West Ham United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Birmingham City U21 21%, draw 15%, West Ham United U21 64%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.35.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.27. Predicted score: Birmingham City U21 1–2 West Ham United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Birmingham City U2121%fair 4.84 · @3.82
Draw15%fair 6.72 · @4.55
West Ham United U2164%fair 1.55 · @1.56
3.71Expected goals
1.28Birmingham City U21 xG
2.43West Ham United U21 xG
67%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Birmingham City U21 1.3 – 2.4 West Ham United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
West Ham United U21 to win✗
64%
1.55
1.56
Double chance
Either team to win✗
85%
1.17
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.49
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
1.04
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.27
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
1.83
Half-time result
West Ham United U21 ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham United U21 / FT West Ham United U21✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.81
–
Form
Birmingham City U21 – last 6
LLLLLL
3 Nov
@ Woking
1–3
L
30 Oct
vs Swansea City U21
0–3
L
23 Oct
@ Ipswich Town U21
0–5
L
19 Oct
vs Derby County U21
0–4
L
13 Oct
@ Truro City
0–3
L
9 Oct
vs Huddersfield Town U21
2–4
L
0.5Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
West Ham United U21 – last 6
LLWLLW
3 Nov
@ AFC Hornchurch
0–2
L
30 Oct
vs Sheffield United U21
1–2
L
23 Oct
vs Burnley U21
3–1
W
20 Oct
vs Monaco U21
1–5
L
16 Oct
@ Norwich City U21
2–4
L
13 Oct
@ Braintree
4–2
W
1.8Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Birmingham City U21 and West Ham United U21.
What is the prediction for Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
On our numbers Birmingham City U21 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 15% and West Ham United U21 64%.
How many goals will there be in Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our predicted score is Birmingham City U21 1–2 West Ham United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Birmingham City U21 vs West Ham United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at The Knighthead Training and Academy Grounds.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
