Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 39 Goals 40 (48)
(48) 31 Assists 16 (30)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
24.4 Average Age 25.4
180.2 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(53%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Blackburn
Birmingham
Player Reason Status Rating
Scott Wharton Out 6.71
Ryan Hedges Out 6.78
Sam Gallagher Out 6.74
Aynsley Pears Out 6.62
Dominic Hyam Out 6.57
Joe Rankin-Costello Out 6.66
Player Reason Status Rating
George Hall Out 6.06
Tyler Roberts Out 6.31
Keshi Anderson Out 6.49
Alfie Chang Out N/A

Team News

Blackburn
Birmingham
  • Scott Wharton suffered an injury during the early stages of Saturday's game, so expect James Hill to move into a more central role in midweek.
  • That change means that Jon Dahl Tomasson will recall Lewis Travis with the midfielder likely to deputise at right-back.
  • Wayne Rooney could make one change to the side that beat Sheffield Wednesday with Jordan James returning to the starting XI in central midfield.
  • George Hall and Keshi Anderson are among the away side's four injury concerns.

Prediction

  • Blackburn scored in the first four minutes of their game against Stoke on Saturday before adding second and third goals during the final four minutes. The Lancashire side were ruthlessly efficient moving forward against Alex Neil's side as they claimed their fifth win in their last seven league games.
  • Wayne Rooney's long wait for his first win as Birmingham manager came to an end at the weekend as his side came from behind to beat 24th-placed Sheffield Wednesday in front of an expectant St. Andrew's crowd. The Blues went into that game having picked up just one point from the last 15 available so that victory will come as a major relief to the former Derby and DC United boss.
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