Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(37) 29 Goals 32 (47)
(25) 9 Assists 16 (36)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
32 Average Age 31.2
184.2 Average Height (cm) 184.7
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(55%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 55% (54%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(0.9) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Stoke
Player Reason Status Rating
Jon Toral Out 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Nathan Collins Out 6.82
Tyrese Campbell Out 6.95
Morgan Fox Out 6.85
Joe Allen Out 6.52

Team News

Birmingham
Stoke
  • Lee Bowyer could make two changes for the visit of Stoke with George Friend and Rekeem Harper both in contention for recalls.
  • Jon Toral suffered an injury on Tuesday night and will be unavailable this weekend.
  • Michael O'Neill has very few quality rotational options at his fingertips, so the away side could line up unchanged following their defeat against Millwall on Monday.
  • Joe Allen remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, as does left-back Morgan Fox.

Prediction

  • Birmingham boosted their survival chances in midweek as they followed up a win against playoff contenders Swansea with an impressive goalless draw against Brentford. Lee Bowyer is doing an excellent job with the Blues, who are now seven points clear of 22nd-placed Rotherham.
  • Stoke responded well after falling behind to Murray Wallace's early goal on Monday, but the Potters would eventually walk away empty-handed as Millwall stole the points in the second half. The visitors have won just one of their last 12 away league games.
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