23 December 2017 at 15:00

SSunderland
1 – 1
Full Time
BBirmingham
Championship · England · Season 2017
Referee: Oliver Langford

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Sunderland3wins
2draws8 meetings
Birmingham3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

88%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.2%Draw 30.1% ✓Away 23.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.983.204.00
Max2.003.394.44
Market favourite:Sunderland · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market49.3%28.8%22.0%
Public market48.7%28.8%22.5%

Sunderland vs Birmingham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✗Draw
Result vs. Market: Sunderland (50%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SunderlandHalf-time:1 – 1Birmingham
19Shots16
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
17/02/24Birmingham2–1Sunderland2.80/3.30/2.53
11/11/23Sunderland3–1Birmingham1.74/3.76/4.62
15/04/23Sunderland2–1Birmingham1.91/3.47/4.30
11/11/22Birmingham1–2Sunderland2.27/3.22/3.36
23/12/17Sunderland1–1Birmingham1.99/3.33/4.26
30/01/18Birmingham3–1Sunderland2.13/3.23/3.86
20/02/07Birmingham1–1Sunderland2.01/3.22/3.32
09/08/06Sunderland0–1Birmingham2.33/3.16/2.72

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sunderland

W 118D 66L 92
Over 2.549
Goals scored382

Away Record: Birmingham

W 245D 209L 278
Over 2.544
Goals scored863

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sunderland and Birmingham drew 1:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sunderland have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Birmingham show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sunderland

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Birmingham

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026