Probable Lineups

4-4-2
4-3-3

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(7) 4 Goals 5 (6)
25.9 Average Age 28.5
182 Average Height (cm) 183.8
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in FA Cup.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Newcastle
No missing players.
Player Reason Status
Jamaal Lascelles Out
Joelinton Out
Harvey Barnes Out
Sven Botman Doubtful

Team News

Birmingham
Newcastle
  • The hosts should be without any major injury concerns here.
  • Expect Chris Davies to opt for a full-strength side, with the hopes of pulling off a huge result.
  • Newcastle are expected to be without four players through injury, with Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes and Sven Botman sidelined.
  • Callum Wilson will be expected to come into the starting XI here, while much of Eddie Howe's first choice side may be rested.
  • The likes of Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy may have to go again, though, in the absence of any viable alternatives.

Prediction

  • League One leaders Birmingham made it three wins in a row when they secured their place in their place in the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy with a 1-0 win over Stevenage on Tuesday.
  • The Blues are unbeaten in their last 18 matches across all competitions, with their last defeat coming at the end of November, one of only four losses all season long.
  • Newcastle also enjoyed cup progression in midweek, sealing a 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup to book their place in next month's final at Wembley.
  • Eddie Howe's side were beaten at home by Fulham last weekend, though, and have shown fragility in recent weeks.
  • Nonetheless, this should be relatively comfortable for the visitors.
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User Predictions

Comments (9)

 
  • Goals were never in doubt -)

  • Wilson TSA +162

  • Over 2.5 goals.

  • BIRMINGHAM Peacock-Farrell, Klarer, Cochrane, Davies, Laird, Leonard, Anderson, Iwata, Wright, Dowell, Stansfield

  • @Marbella SUBS Hanley, Sampsted, Harris, Dykes, May, Bielik, Jutkiewicz, Willumsson, Allsop

  • NEWCASTLE Pope, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Targett, Longstaff, Miley, Guimaraes, Osula, Wilson, Willock

  • @Marbella SUBS Trippier, Schar, Hall, Tonali, Murphy, Isak, Neave, Ruddy, Dubravka

  • Magpies W

  • Newcastle Win