Probable Lineups

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

(48) 35 Goals 33 (61)
(30) 15 Assists 27 (45)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
24.5 Average Age 26.3
179.9 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(50%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 51% (49%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Watford
Player Reason Status Rating
Alfie Chang Out N/A
Krystian Bielik Out 6.75
Marc Roberts Out 6.44
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeremy Ngakia Out 6.76
Ken Sema Doubtful 6.78

Team News

Birmingham
Watford
  • Centre-back Dion Sanderson has served his suspension and could return to replace the suspended Marc Roberts.
  • Two further changes are expected from the hosts with George Hall and Juninho Bacuna both pushing for starts.
  • Swedish winger Ken Sema is a doubt for the Hornets, while Jeremy Ngakia has been ruled out with a knee injury.
  • Defensive midfielder Jake Livermore missed the game against Coventry through illness but should return to the starting XI here.

Prediction

  • Birmingham were unable to arrest their slide on Tuesday night as Riley McGree's 17th-minute goal proved enough to put the nails in the coffin for the Blues. Saturday's hosts have dropped to 21st in the table after picking up a concerning one point from their last five Championship matches.
  • Ryan Porteous' first-half goal counted for little at the full-time whistle last weekend as Watford were beaten 2-1 on home soil by play-off contenders Coventry. This proved the final straw for the board, who sacked manager Valerien Ismael after three defeats and one draw in the last four games.
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