This Championship match between Birmingham City and Derby County looks set to be a competitive encounter. Given the form of both teams and home advantage, Birmingham City are slightly favoured. Birmingham City's recent form has been inconsistent. Their home form has been mixed, with a win, a draw and a loss in their last three home matches. They are likely to target this match as a winnable one to improve their overall position. Derby County has shown better form in their recent matches. However, their away form is not as strong, with recent losses, which suggests that they might struggle in this match. The head-to-head record between the two teams is quite even, but Birmingham City has a slight edge when playing at home, with two wins and one draw in the last five matches. The goal difference is tight, suggesting this game will be a tightly contested affair. Despite the fact that there are injuries in both teams, this match is expected to be an open one. The match odds also favour a home win. Considering the factors above, I predict a home win for Birmingham City. I also expect the game to have over 2.25 goals. The scoreline is expected to reflect the home team's ability to capitalize on their chances. Birmingham are likely to control the game more, and the impact of the game will have a positive impact on Birmingham City's ranking.