Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(61) 32 Goals 27 (48)
(45) 23 Assists 22 (30)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.2 Average Age 27.2
183.8 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.4) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Watford
Birmingham
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamal Lewis Out 6.57
Player Reason Status Rating
George Hall Out 6.06
Marc Roberts Out 6.44
Siriki Dembélé Out 6.8
Ethan Laird Out 7.06

Team News

Watford
Birmingham
  • Valerien Ismael could hand a start to central midfielder Ismael Kone with Tom Dele-Bashiru dropping to the bench.
  • Left-back Jamal Lewis remains Watford's only confirmed absentee ahead of the visit of Birmingham.
  • John Eustace could switch to a 4-2-3-1 system this weekend with Koji Miyoshi stepping into the starting XI and Scott Hogan dropping to the bench.
  • George Hall, Marc Roberts, Ethan Laird and Siriki Dembele will all miss the trip to Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon.

Prediction

  • Watford came within minutes of securing an impressive 3-2 away win against Coventry on their most recent league outing before a late Matt Godden goal levelled the scoreline. A brace for new signing Mileta Rajovic is a cause for optimism, but Valerien Ismael's men are now winless in four league games.
  • Birmingham responded well after falling behind early on against Millwall two weeks ago, hitting back soon after half-time through in-form striker Jay Stansfield. Following an immense summer transfer window, Saturday's visitors are now one of just two unbeaten sides in the Championship after five rounds of fixtures.
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