- Birmingham have not won any games by more than a single goal margin this season.
- Birmingham have won just one game against the teams in the top half of the table going into this weekend.
- Villa have won the last five Premier League matches against Birmingham.
- Martin O'Neill's side are unbeaten in their last seven matches at Villa Park but have won one and drawn six of those games.
- Birmingham have won none of their last seven Premier League matches.
- The Blues have won one and lost six of their last seven Premier League away games.
- Gabriel Agbonlahor has scored in each of his three Premier league starts against the Blues.
