Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 35 Goals 34 (57)
(30) 15 Assists 30 (40)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.5 Average Age 25.7
182.4 Average Height (cm) 182.3
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 47% (44%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.3)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Swansea
Player Reason Status Rating
George Hall Out 6.06
Alfie Chang Out N/A
Ethan Laird Out 7.06
Marc Roberts Out 6.44
Player Reason Status Rating
Liam Walsh Out 6.3
Harrison Ashby Out 6.56
Josh Ginnelly Out 6.36
Joshua Key Out 6.74
Nathanael Ogbeta Out N/A

Team News

Birmingham
Swansea
  • Tony Mowbray will likely opt for a 4-2-3-1 system for his first league game in charge with Krystian Bielik returning at the base of the midfield.
  • The Blues have four confirmed absentees for the visit of Swansea on Saturday afternoon.
  • Luke Williams could make two changes to the side that last turned out in the league with Charlie Patino and Jerry Yates returning.
  • Midfielder Liam Walsh is the latest name to join the Swansea injury list after he picked up a problem during the 1-0 win against West Brom.

Prediction

  • A comprehensive 3-0 away defeat against promotion hopefuls proved to be the last straw for the Birmingham board as Wayne Rooney was sacked ahead of the FA Cup third-round fixtures.
  • Tony Mowbray takes over a side that is winless in five Championship fixtures ahead of the visit of Swansea.
  • The away side will also have a new face in the dugout this weekend as home hero Luke Williams prepares for his first league game in charge.
  • The former Notts County boss oversaw a 2-0 win against Morecambe in the FA Cup last weekend, but league form remains a concern for the Welsh side.
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