Cambridge United vs Birmingham City prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 10 January 2026
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One of the FA Cup third-round clashes will take place on Saturday at Abbey Stadium in Cambridge, where local side Cambridge United host Birmingham City. I’m tipping a bet on goals in this encounter, with strong odds for success.
Match preview
Cambridge United are steadily pushing for a return to League One, boasting excellent form and remaining unbeaten in their last seven league matches. Their victory over direct rivals Walsall further solidified their play-off credentials and boosted morale ahead of this cup showdown.
Neil Harris’s men are a force at home, having lost just once all season at Abbey Stadium in League Two. After overcoming Chester and Stockport in previous FA Cup rounds, Cambridge are determined to keep their positive run going and pose a real threat to their Championship visitors.
Birmingham, meanwhile, have alternated between strong performances and disappointing setbacks this season, but their win over Championship leaders Coventry was a standout moment amid a turbulent spell. Duks’s brace and the assured play of new signing Wagner have given the Blues cause for optimism ahead of their trip to Cambridge.
However, Birmingham’s away form is cause for concern: the Blues are winless in their last seven outings on the road, making them vulnerable against a side so comfortable on their own turf. Recent head-to-heads with Cambridge have also thrown up surprises, especially in the unpredictable cup format.
Probable lineups
- Cambridge United: Eastwood, Jobe, Watts, Rossi, Bennett, Ball, McLaughlin, Brophy, Knight, Kaikai, Ahpere
- Birmingham City: Allsop, Sampsted, Klarer, Robinson, Wagner, Isichei, Iwata, Willumsson, Fujimoto, Koumas, Kyogo
Match facts and head-to-head
- Cambridge are unbeaten at home for three months.
- Birmingham have lost six of their last seven away matches.
- The last cup meeting between these sides saw Cambridge emerge victorious in September 2020.
Prediction
Despite Cambridge’s strong home form, Birmingham’s individual quality and higher league pedigree could prove decisive. The recommendation is to back a "Birmingham City win" at odds of 1.75.
