Birmingham boss Gary Bowyer could revert back to the 3-5-2 system that delivered so much success in the early weeks of the season with Ivan Sunjic and Scott Hogan both recalled to the starting XI. Experienced midfielder Gary Gardner was sent off against Peterborough and will miss out here through suspension. Frankie McAvoy could make one change to the side that drew against West Brom last time out with Josh Murphy returning to partner Emil Riis up top. The Lilywhites have been dealt another injury blow with Ched Evans now ruled out with a calf injury.
Preston have drawn their last 3 matches (Championship). Preston have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Championship).
Birmingham conceded an own goal inside the first 60 seconds last weekend as they were beaten 3-0 on the road by a Peterborough side who had lost four league games on the bounce prior to kick off. The Blues have lost back-to-back league games ahead of this winnable clash. Frankie McAvoy has reacted well to a slow start as permanent Preston manager and steadied the ship recently. The Lilywhites held promotion contenders West Brom to a 1-1 draw last weekend are now unbeaten in five league games. 1:2
Birmingham conceded an own goal inside the first 60 seconds last weekend as they were beaten 3-0 on the road by a Peterborough side who had lost four league games on the bounce prior to kick off. The Blues have lost back-to-back league games ahead of this winnable clash. Frankie McAvoy has reacted well to a slow start as permanent Preston manager and steadied the ship recently. The Lilywhites held promotion contenders West Brom to a 1-1 draw last weekend are now unbeaten in five league games. 1:2
Preston have drawn their last 3 matches (Championship). Preston have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Championship).
Birmingham boss Gary Bowyer could revert back to the 3-5-2 system that delivered so much success in the early weeks of the season with Ivan Sunjic and Scott Hogan both recalled to the starting XI. Experienced midfielder Gary Gardner was sent off against Peterborough and will miss out here through suspension. Frankie McAvoy could make one change to the side that drew against West Brom last time out with Josh Murphy returning to partner Emil Riis up top. The Lilywhites have been dealt another injury blow with Ched Evans now ruled out with a calf injury.
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Birmingham City VS Preston North End 