2019-20 Championship – Birmingham vs Stoke Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Birmingham vs Stoke kick off? Saturday 31st August, 2019 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham vs Stoke being played? St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium
What is the weather forecast for Birmingham vs Stoke? Cloudy, 18c
What television channel is Birmingham vs Stoke on? Sky have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports schedule
Where can I stream Birmingham vs Stoke? If the match is televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham vs Stoke?
Birmingham – https://www.eticketing.co.uk/bcfc/Events/Index
Stoke – https://www.scfcdirect.com/events.aspx
What was the score when the teams last met? Birmingham 2-0 Stoke
THE TEAM NEWS
BIRMINGHAM
Predicted line-up (5-3-2): Camp; Harding, Dean, Roberts, Pedersen, Seddon; Davis, Sunjic, Fran Villalba; Alvaro Gimenez, Jutkiewicz
Unavailable: Mrabti (Injured), Kieftenbeld (Injured), Grounds (Injured), Keita (Injured), Maghoma (Injured)
Doubtful: Colin (Injured)
STOKE
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Federici; Collins, Carter Vickers, Lindsay; Edwards, Cousins, Etebo, Clucas, McClean; Campbell, Vokes
Unavailable: Powell (Injured), Shawcross (Injured)
Doubtful: Collins (Injured), Butland (Injured)
MATCH ANALYSIS
Pressure is mounting on Stoke manager Nathan Jones after a 0-3 hammering at home to league-leaders Leeds on Saturday but this match against a rather lacklustre Birmingham side could offer up a point. The Blues are unbeaten in their last five at home in the league, and this could be a stalemate.
