The English Championship presents a crucial mid-table clash on December 30th at 04:15, as Birmingham City hosts Southampton at St Andrew's. Birmingham, currently in 15th place, holds only a five-point advantage over the relegation zone, intensifying their desire to secure points. Their home record is solid, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five home games. However, their defense faces significant challenges due to suspensions and injuries to key players. Southampton sits in 12th place, just a few points away from the automatic promotion spots, fueling their ambition to reach the play-offs. They rely heavily on striker Armstrong (11 goals) for their attacking prowess. However, Southampton has suffered two consecutive away losses, and they are missing six key players, which impacts their defensive depth. This match in the England Championship sees two mid-table teams vying for position. Birmingham has a strong home record this season, remaining unbeaten in their last six home games. However, Birmingham faces a severe injury crisis, with several key players, including defenders and key winger Demarai Gray, unavailable. Furthermore, their recent form is poor, having gone five league games without a win. The recommendation is Southampton +0.25.