2020-21 Championship – Birmingham vs Middlesbrough Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Birmingham vs Middlesbrough kick off? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham vs Middlesbrough being played? St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham vs Middlesbrough? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Birmingham vs Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough 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, Roberts, Dean, Pedersen; Kieftenbeld, Sunjic; Sanchez, Toral, Leko; Hogan
Unavailable:
Questionable: Friend (Injured)
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Bettinelli; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola; Tavernier, Saville, Morsy, Johnson; Watmore, Akpom
Unavailable: Fletcher (Injured), Hall (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Birmingham’s defence has a night to forget as they went down 3-2 to Cardiff in midweek. Manager Aitor Karanka will have been desperately unhappy at his side conceding three goals and he’ll no doubt look to rectify that here against Middlesbrough, who made it two successive Championship victories last time out after beating Luton Town 1-0. Neil Warnock is another manager who demands his side to be disciplined and tight at the back, so this contest isn’t likely to contain many goals. However, with Middlesbrough on a high following their two wins already accrued this week and Birmingham heads likely down after their two successive losses, Warnock’s side may just sneak a smash and grab victory at St Andrew’s.
