2020-21 Championship – Cardiff vs Birmingham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Cardiff vs Birmingham kick off? Wednesday 16th December, 2020 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Cardiff vs Birmingham being played? Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Where can I get tickets for Cardiff vs Birmingham? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cardiff 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 Cardiff vs Birmingham in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
CARDIFF
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Smithies; Bacuna, Morrison, Nelson, Bennett; H. Wilson, Vaulks, Pack; Ojo; Glatzel, M. Harris
Unavailable: Moore (Injured), Osei-Tutu (Injured), Ralls (Suspended), Tomlin (Injured), Vassell (Injured)
Questionable:
BIRMINGHAM
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Etheridge; Colin, Roberts, Dean, Friend; Kieftenbeld, Sunjic; Sanchez, Toral, Leko; Hogan
Unavailable: Bela (Injured), Pedersen (Suspended)
Questionable: Friend (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Cardiff’s run of four straight Championship victories was ended at the weekend by bitter rivals Swansea, as the Bluebirds lost 0-2 in a fiery derby encounter. Neil Harris’ side are at home again here as they welcome Birmingham to the Cardiff City Stadium. The Blues were also beaten last time out, losing 0-1 to Watford after securing two away wins earlier in the same week. With Birmingham preferring to prioritise a solid defence and utilising pace on the break, playing away from home seems to suit them better than at St Andrew’s and they will look to frustrate Cardiff here on their home turf. With three clean sheets in their last five league matches, the hosts like Birmingham have proven difficult to net against recently and this match has the makings of a low scoring affair, so consider under 2.5 goals scored.
