Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 21 Goals 47 (78)
(30) 17 Assists 23 (55)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
27.9 Average Age 24.7
180.7 Average Height (cm) 181.2
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 57% (53%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Leeds
Player Reason Status Rating
George Hall Doubtful 6.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Liam Cooper Out 6.56
Stuart Dallas Out N/A
Tyler Adams Out N/A
Sam Greenwood Out 6.11
Jack Harrison Out N/A
Patrick Bamford Out 6.54
Georginio Rutter Out 7.37
Junior Firpo Out 6.96

Team News

Birmingham
Leeds
  • John Eustace could make just one change to the starting XI that faced Swansea on the opening weekend with Juninho Bacuna starting off the back of his midweek Carabao Cup brace.
  • Young midfielder George Hall is the home side's only injury concern ahead of Saturday's fixture.
  • Leeds boss Daniel Farke will be without centre-back and club captain Liam Cooper for the next two months after he suffered an injury on the opening day, so Charle Cresswell will deputise for the time being.
  • Italian striker Willy Gnonto's future remains up in the air but he should retain his place in the starting XI for another week.

Prediction

  • Birmingham returned to EFL Championship action with a strong performance against an evenly-matched Swansea side last weekend, before notching their first win of the season on Tuesday night. That Carabao Cup victory against Cheltenham will offer a big confidence boost as the Blues look to bed in their wealth of new signings.
  • Leeds' first game back at Championship level got off to the worst possible start last weekend, heading into half time trailing 2-0 against a resolute Cardiff defence. The Whites produced a strong comeback display though with Crysencio Summerville netting an equaliser deep into injury time.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • Willy Gnonto is not happy with Leeds for not selling him to Everton and he is refusing to play.