BIRMINGHAM, England (Interstat) — Two struggling Championship sides seek a crucial momentum shift when Birmingham City FC hosts Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday.

The matchup at St. Andrew’s comes with both teams mired in poor form. Birmingham, the home side, has lost three consecutive matches, most recently a 1-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic on Saturday. Their last victory was a 2-1 result against Norwich City on Feb. 21.

QPR arrives in dire straits, having been thrashed 4-0 at home by Middlesbrough on Sunday. That result extended a miserable run for the London club, which has lost four of its last five games while being outscored 13-0 in those four defeats. The lone bright spot in that stretch was a 3-1 win at Hull City on Feb. 21.

The recent head-to-head favors the visitors. In their last meeting on Dec. 9, QPR earned a 2-1 home victory over Birmingham.

Despite the contrasting recent trajectories, a statistical projection suggests a stalemate. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw.

For Birmingham, the fixture represents a chance to halt its slide before a home match against Sheffield United on Saturday. Key to their hopes will be replicating the resilience shown in earlier home draws against Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion.

QPR’s challenge is to rediscover any semblance of defensive solidity after a series of heavy losses. Managerial pressure is mounting as the team has failed to score in its last three matches, conceding 11 goals.

The midweek clash carries significant weight in the crowded Championship table, where both clubs are looking over their shoulders. A win for either could provide a vital lift ahead of a demanding final stretch of the season.

Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. local time at St. Andrew’s Stadium.