Peterborough turned in a worrying performance in midweek as they were beaten 3-1 away from home by a Reading side who have now conceded 17 goals in their first seven league games this season. The hosts have lost four league games in a row and sit comfortably in the relegation zone. Troy Deeney bagged his first Birmingham goal on Wednesday night as Birmingham hosted Fulham in the league, but that goal proved to be a consolation as the Blues were hammered 4-1 on home turf. That result ended a run of three league games without a defeat. 1:2
Peterborough have been drawing at half time and losing at full time in their last 3 matches (Championship). Peterborough have lost their last 4 matches (Championship). Peterborough have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Birmingham in all competitions. Birmingham are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Peterborough in all competitions.
Darren Ferguson could switch to a 4-2-3-1 system for the visit of Birmingham with midfield duo Jorge Grant and Sammie Szmodics both pushing for recalls. Experienced centre-back Mark Beevers is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is the home side's only confirmed absentee. Birmingham boss Gary Bowyer could make one change for his side's trip to Peterborough at the weekend with Troy Deeney replacing Lukas Jutkiewicz up top. The visitors will be without goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who continues to struggle with COVID-19.
Peterborough have been drawing at half time and losing at full time in their last 3 matches (Championship). Peterborough have lost their last 4 matches (Championship). Peterborough have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Birmingham in all competitions. Birmingham are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Peterborough in all competitions.
Darren Ferguson could switch to a 4-2-3-1 system for the visit of Birmingham with midfield duo Jorge Grant and Sammie Szmodics both pushing for recalls. Experienced centre-back Mark Beevers is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is the home side's only confirmed absentee. Birmingham boss Gary Bowyer could make one change for his side's trip to Peterborough at the weekend with Troy Deeney replacing Lukas Jutkiewicz up top. The visitors will be without goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who continues to struggle with COVID-19.
Peterborough turned in a worrying performance in midweek as they were beaten 3-1 away from home by a Reading side who have now conceded 17 goals in their first seven league games this season. The hosts have lost four league games in a row and sit comfortably in the relegation zone. Troy Deeney bagged his first Birmingham goal on Wednesday night as Birmingham hosted Fulham in the league, but that goal proved to be a consolation as the Blues were hammered 4-1 on home turf. That result ended a run of three league games without a defeat. 1:2