Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 26 Goals 35 (48)
(35) 19 Assists 15 (30)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.2 Average Age 26.3
185.7 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(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.

Prediction

  • A sensational Lewis Baker free-kick proved enough to earn Stoke all three points against 24th-placed Rotherham last weekend as the Potters put more distance between themselves and the relegation battle. The hosts are unbeaten under new boss Steven Schumacher with five draws and two wins from their last seven league outings.
  • Tony Mowbray claimed his first win as Birmingham manager on Tuesday night as a rotated side beat Hull in the FA Cup. Unfortunately for the Blues, their league form paints a more concerning picture with the visitors travelling to Stoke with no wins in their last six Championship outings.
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