Probable Lineups
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4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
25.5
Average Age
26.5
185.7
Average Height (cm)
182.8
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(49%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(50%)
(0.3)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Stoke
Birmingham
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emre Tezgel | Out | N/A | |
| Josh Laurent | Out | 6.6 | |
| Frank Fielding | Out | N/A | |
| D'Margio Wright-Phillips | Out | N/A | |
| Bae Jun-Ho | Doubtful | 6.6 | |
| Junior Tchamadeu | Out | 6.32 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hall | Out | 6.06 | |
| Alfie Chang | Out | N/A | |
| Ethan Laird | Out | 7.06 | |
| Marc Roberts | Out | 6.44 |
Team News
Stoke
Birmingham
- Bae Jun-Ho is being assessed ahead of this game after a hip problem kept him out of the game against Rotherham.
- Expect one change from Steven Schumacher with Mehdi Leris pushing to replace Sead Haksabanovic out wide.
- Tony Mowbray could make two changes to the side that faced Swansea last weekend with Jordan James and Juninho Bacuna returning to the starting XI.
- The Blues have four confirmed absentees for the trip to the bet365 Stadium.
