2020-21 Championship – Watford vs Birmingham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Watford vs Birmingham kick off? Saturday 20th March, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Watford vs Birmingham being played? Vicarage Road, Watford
Where can I get tickets for Watford vs Birmingham? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Watford 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 Watford vs Birmingham in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
WATFORD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bachmann; Kiko Femenia, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Masina; Chalobah, Hughes, Zinckernagel; Sarr, Joao Pedro, Sema
Unavailable: Cleverley (Injured), Dele-Bashiru (Injured), Gosling (Injured), Kabasele (Injured), Quina (Injured)
Questionable: Foster (Injured), Perica (Injured)
BIRMINGHAM
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Etheridge; Colin, Roberts, Dean, Pedersen; Halilovic, Gardner, Harper, Bela; Jutkiewicz, Hogan
Unavailable:
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Lee Bowyer’s first game in charge of Birmingham City providing the perfect new manager bounce as the Blues secured a priceless 2-1 win against Reading at St Andrew’s. Birmingham are currently 21st-place in the Championship table, six points clear of Rotherham although the Millers currently have four games in hand on Birmingham. However, this will prove an even tougher challenge for Bowyer’s men as they travel to second-placed Watford. The Hornets are currently three points above Swansea in third and cannot afford a slip up that will allow the door to open for the Swans. Whilst Watford are overwhelming favourites here with four successive wins under their belt including a 1-4 win over Rotherham most recently, you cannot underestimate the effect of a new manager bounce and Birmingham double chance is well worth consideration.
