2020-21 Championship – Bristol City vs Birmingham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bristol City vs Birmingham kick off? Saturday 5th December, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Bristol City vs Birmingham being played? Ashton Gate, Bristol
Where can I get tickets for Bristol City vs Birmingham? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Bristol City vs Birmingham 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 Bristol City vs Birmingham in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISTOL CITY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bentley; Mariappa, Vyner, Kalas, Dasilva; Nagy, Brunt, O’Dowda; Semenyo, Martin, Wells
Unavailable: Baker (Injured), Mawson (Injured), Walsh (Injured), Weimann (Injured), Williams (Injured)
Questionable: Paterson (Injured)
BIRMINGHAM
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Etheridge; Roberts, Dean, Friend, Colin; San Jose, Sunjic; Sanchez, Pedersen, Hogan; Jutkiewicz
Unavailable: Clayton (Injured)
Questionable: Halilovic (Eligibility)
THE PREDICTION
Defeat at home to Barnsley in midweek means that Birmingham City have now gone six Championship matches without a win, despite them opening the scoring against the Tykes. Here they face a trip to Bristol City, who sit inside the Championship playoff places having won their last league game vs QPR. Whilst Aitor Karanka’s side will prioritise defence over attack, which may make this a frustrating battle for the hosts, ultimately the Robins should have enough firepower within their ranks to eventually break through Birmingham’s backline and secure a narrow three points, thus piling further pressure onto Karanka, who may be starting to feel the pressure from a number of Blues fans frustrated with his negative style of play.
