2020-21 Championship – Birmingham vs Bristol City Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Birmingham vs Bristol City kick off? Saturday 13th March, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham vs Bristol City being played? St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham vs Bristol City? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Birmingham vs Bristol City 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 Bristol City in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BIRMINGHAM
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Etheridge; Colin, Roberts, Dean, Pedersen; Harper; Sanchez; Gardner, Sunjic, Bela; Hogan
Unavailable:
Questionable: Cosgrove (Injured)
BRISTOL CITY
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Bentley; Hunt, Mariappa, Kalas; Sessegnon; Vyner; Palmer, Bakinson, Nagy, Wells; Diedhiou
Unavailable: Baker (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), O’Dowda (Injured), Walsh (Injured)
Questionable: Rowe (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Birmingham currently sit three points above the bottom three, however directly below them are a Rotherham side who boast three games in hand on the Blues. That makes this match a must win against Bristol City. Nigel Pearson’s men were comprehensively beaten 0-2 at home to QPR in their last game and Pearson will expected a reaction from his players. However, playing a side who will be sure to scrap for every second ball and cover every blade of grass as they fight for their survival means a tough encounter is expected. The desperation of Birmingham to go that extra mile offensively in order to pick up three points may be what makes the difference and with far more to play for than their opponents, the home side draw no bet looks the shrewd play.
