Middlesbrough had no answer to Coventry's questions on Saturday as an early Viktor Gyökeres goal condemned the Teessiders to a 1-0 away defeat. Following this result and a string of bad results at the start of this season, Chris Wilder was given his marching orders before this fixture. Experienced centre-forward Troy Deeney was Birmingham's hero at the weekend as his second-half goal proved enough to snatch a point against league leaders Sheffield United. John Eustace is doing a mighty job with the Blues as he continues to put distance between his side and the relegation zone. 1:1
Leo Percovich will take interim charge of Middlesbrough, after it was announced Chris Wilder was sacked, on Monday morning. Ryan Giles and Isaiah Jones are both set to return, which could see a change in personnel in both wing back positions. Riley McGree could also start for the hosts after he was named on the bench on Saturday. Darragh Lenihan is struggling with an ankle injury and will miss the next couple of games. An unchanged starting XI is expected from John Eustace following the impressive draw away from home against Sheffield United. The Blues will be without five first-team players when they make the trip to the Riverside in midweek.
Middlesbrough have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 home matches against Birmingham in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Birmingham's last 7 away games (Championship).
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