Probable Lineups

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3-4-1-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 29 Goals 33 (69)
(30) 15 Assists 22 (56)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.8 Average Age 27.5
179.6 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (1)
(50%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Alfie Chang Out N/A
Krystian Bielik Out 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Alex Bangura Out 6.55
Josh Coburn Out 6.48
Hayden Hackney Out 6.64
Dael Fry Out 6.67

Team News

Birmingham
Middlesbrough
  • Centre-back Dion Sanderson has served his suspension and could return to the starting XI in place of Marc Roberts.
  • Expect one further change from Mark Venus on Tuesday night with Jordan James in line for a recall in place of Juninho Bacuna.
  • Expect an unchanged starting XI from Middlesbrough in midweek following a composed display against QPR.
  • Michael Carrick will be without four first-team players for the trip to St. Andrew's on Tuesday night.

Prediction

  • Birmingham couldn't find a way past Matija Sarkic on Saturday afternoon and were condemned to defeat late on when centre-back Japhet Tanganga sent the points the way of Millwall.
  • The Blues are now in an extremely precarious position in the relegation battle after picking up just one point from their last four league games.
  • Middlesbrough kicked into another gear in the second half at the weekend with goals from Emmanuel Latte Lath and Marcus Forss sealing a priceless 2-0 away win against QPR.
  • Back-to-back wins have eased any fears that the Teessiders could be dragged into a relegation battle late in the campaign.
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