Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(88) 51 Goals 29 (48)
(64) 43 Assists 13 (30)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
28.3 Average Age 26.1
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(54%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 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

Ipswich
Birmingham
Player Reason Status Rating
Janoi Donacien Out 6.42
George Hirst Out 6.7
Jack Taylor Out 6.36
Brandon Williams Out 6.62
Jeremy Sarmiento Doubtful 6.58
Player Reason Status Rating
George Hall Out 6.06
Alfie Chang Out N/A
Alex Pritchard Out 6.33
Dion Sanderson Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Ipswich
Birmingham
  • Kieran McKenna could hand starts to Massimo Luongo and Nathan Broadhead after the pair were named on the bench in midweek.
  • Winger Jeremy Sarmiento is managing a knock and is a doubt for the Tractor Boys.
  • Tony Mowbray is stepping back from first-team duties for medical reasons, so Mark Venus will take charge of the team for the foreseeable future.
  • Dion Sanderson has a good chance of returning in time to face Ipswich, but the Blues have three confirmed absentees for Saturday's clash.

Prediction

  • Ipswich looked to have thrown away two points against Rotherham when they conceded three minutes into stoppage time on Tuesday night, but a 95th-minute Omari Hutchinson goal helped them restore the lead at the death.
  • Kieran McKenna's men have responded to a dip in form by winning three league games in succession.
  • Birmingham produced an impressive comeback performance last weekend as goals from Jordan James and Koji Miyoshi helped turn around a 1-0 deficit to secure victory against Sunderland.
  • Back-to-back league wins have propelled the visitors away from the relegation battle, although this represents a far tougher test.
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