Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 35 Goals 30 (52)
(30) 15 Assists 22 (28)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.8 Average Age 25.2
183.9 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 43% Aerial Duel Success 51% (46%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Bristol City
Player Reason Status Rating
Lee Buchanan Out 6.83
George Hall Out 6.06
Alfie Chang Out N/A
Ethan Laird Out 7.06
Kevin Long Out 6.8
Cody Drameh Out 6.75
Krystian Bielik Out 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Rob Atkinson Out N/A
Ayman Benarous Out N/A
Andy King Out 6.24
Haydon Roberts Out 6.42
Kal Naismith Out 6.9

Team News

Birmingham
Bristol City
  • Wayne Rooney could hand a start to winger Keshi Anderson, who returned to the bench for the visit of Stoke on Boxing Day.
  • Defensive midfielder Krystian Bielik remains suspended for the visit of Bristol City.
  • No changes are expected from Bristol City boss Liam Manning on Friday night following a four-goal haul against Watford.
  • The Robins will remain without five first-team players for the trip to St. Andrew's.

Prediction

  • Birmingham found themselves trailing 3-0 before the hour mark against Steven Schumacher's Stoke side on Boxing Day as Wayne Rooney watched over yet another frustrating defeat.
  • The Blues have picked up just one point from their last three league matches ahead of the visit of Bristol City.
  • Liam Manning is starting to enjoy some success following a tepid start to life as Bristol City manager, and his side head into Friday night's game off the back of an impressive 4-1 away win against an in-form Watford side.
  • Friday's visitors have won three league games on the spin and sit eighth in the standings.
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