2020-21 Championship – Birmingham vs Brentford Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When does Birmingham vs Brentford kick off? Saturday 12^th September, 2020 – 12:30 (UK)

Where is Birmingham vs Brentford being played? St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham

Where can I get tickets for Birmingham vs Brentford? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website

What TV channel is Birmingham vs Brentford on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream Birmingham vs Brentford in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

BIRMINGHAM

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Etheridge, Colin, Dean, Friend, Pedersen, Sunjic, Clayton, Sanchez, Crowley, Bela, Hogan

Unavailable: Leko (Injured), McEachran (Injured)

Questionable: Gardner (Injured), Jutkiewicz (Injured), Sanchez (Injured)

BRENTFORD

Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Daniels, Dalsgaard, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry, Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva, Mbuemo, Toney, Canos

Unavailable:

Questionable: Baptiste (Injured), Raya (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Aitor Karanka’s first game in charge at Birmingham sees playoff finalists Brentford visit St Andrews. Bees manager Thomas Frank may choose not to feature star forward Said Benrahma, with the Algerian international thought to be attracting serious interest from Premier League clubs. The lack of Benrahma could make the difference, as Birmingham take advantage of Brentford’s subsequent lack of cutting edge up top and sneak an unlikely victory here.