This is the last opportunity for both sides to gain some points before the break for the 2022 World Cup. Before the game, there will be a Remembrance Service on the pitch to remember those who have lost their lives, serving their country. Tony Mowbray will see this game as an opportunity for his team to bounce back before the International break. Mowbray said: “What I know is that it is tough to win back-to-back games in this league unless you have a top team. “We have a team that played in a different league last year.
Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I. D and address may be required. Full T&Cs applyUpcoming opponents Sunderland, on the other hand, remain firmly entrenched in the battle against the drop. The Black Cats, after looking as though they had turned a corner courtesy of four points from an available six heading into November, were brought firmly back down to earth last time out. A meeting with fellow strugglers Cardiff City at the Stadium of Light saw Tony Mowbray’s men provided with the perfect opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the bottom three.
Now six unbeaten at home, Birmingham will be confident in ending this part of a unique Championship season on a high against Sunderland, with a win good enough to take them into the top six on Friday night, even if it is for only 24 hours. Two Swansea goals last time out mean Blues no longer have the best defensive record in the second tier, but conceding just 18 goals in their opening 20 matches is a real achievement for a side that allowed 75 strikes past them last campaign. Last season's League One playoff winners Sunderland have been brought back down to the reality of life in the Championship after a blistering start, one which had some of the most optimistic supporters wondering about the possibility of consecutive promotions.
All told, Birmingham have been condemned to defeat in just two of their last 13 outings. A hard-fought share of the spoils secured in midweek, meanwhile, made it two wins and two draws from the club’s last four, dating back to late October. This came owing to a last-gasp Troy Deeney equaliser adding to Scott Hogan’s early opener, en route to a 2-2 stalemate with Swansea City. John Eustace and co, as a result, have climbed into the top half of the table, with sights set firmly on the battle for a promotion playoff berth. Sunderland AFC badge (Alamy Stock Photo)Bet £10 Get £60 in BonusesNew UK customers only. Register (excl.
Scott Hogan headed in his ninth goal of the campaign from a pinpoint cross to open the scoring for the hosts, but a severe wave of Swans pressure followed which Blues were unable to weather, coming in at half time 2-1 down. The Birmingham midfield dearly missed the anchoring presence of the suspended Krystian Bielik to break up attacks, as well as veteran central defender Harlee Dean, who picked up a knock in Blues' win at Stoke City last weekend. To the surprise of both sets of supporters, the second half saw complete domination from Eustace's side, who pushed back a Swansea team renowned for their possession football, and in the 89th minute that pressure paid off when Blues captain Troy Deeney finished from close range to force a share of the spoils.
Overall odds: 3. 00 (2/1) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. Debit card deposits only. Deposit method restrictions apply. This is offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+. BeGambleAware. org. Bet The Responsible Way. Full terms apply. Match previewBirmingham City will act as hosts on Saturday, November 12th, when Sunderland make the trip to St. Andrews for a Championship showdown. The Blues, of late, have enjoyed a steady climb up the table in England’s 2nd tier. After looking like candidates for the drop over the early weeks of the campaign, John Eustace’s troops have since turned things around in altogether impressive fashion over the last couple of months.
Niall Huggins is back training with the first team, but Sunderland are managing his return carefully and so he is unlikely to feature. Lynden Gooch (foot), Dan Ballard (foot), Aji Alese (ankle), Ross Stewart (thigh) and Edouard Michut (muscle strain) are still missing, but are expected back after the World Cup break. Last MeetingThe two sides last played each other in the Championship in January 2018, where Birmingham City prevailed 3-1, with the Sunderland goal being scored by Bryan Oviedo. Scroll to ContinueSunderland team: Ruiter, Browning, Clarke-Salter, Kone, Matthews, Oviedo, Cattermole, Honeyman, Robson, Asoro, Maja Recent FormBirmingham: LWDWD Sunderland: LLDWL Head-to-head (Last 10 Matches)Birmingham: 3 Draws: 3 Sunderland: 4 Referee: Andrew Madley Andrew Madley will take charge of this one.
"Team NewsHarlee Dean could be out for Birmingham, while Krystian Bielik will be pushing for a recall after serving a one match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards. Przemyslaw Placheta (Shin), Marc Roberts (Hamstring) remain out until after the World Cup break. Luke O’Nien will be missing for Sunderland after he picked up a fifth yellow card against Cardiff. Alex Pritchard and Corry Evans will be pushing for recalls after starting on the bench on Saturday.
When all was said and done in England’s northeast, though, a solitary Mark Harris effort early in the 2nd-half proved enough to guide Cardiff to the right side of the eventual result. Sunderland, in turn, have slipped back down to 17th, just four points clear of West Bromwich Albion and the bottom three. And we at 101 do not envision the Black Cats’ situation improving all too much on Saturday afternoon, either. Instead, a Birmingham City victory come the full-time whistle at St. Andrew’s looks a safe bet, with Scott Hogan - now joint-top of the goalscoring charts in the Championship - also worth a punt as an anytime goalscorer.
A late equaliser on Wednesday earned John Eustace's men a respectable point against Swansea City, whereas Sunderland were last in action nearly a week ago when they narrowly lost to Cardiff City at the Stadium of Light. Match preview © Reuters After a period of tough fixtures and a few key absences, Wednesday's assignment against Russell Martin's Swansea looked at one stage to be a step too far for Birmingham in their ascent up the Championship table.
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Eustace said: “The schedule of the league is really tough. “It’s not right – we play too many games in a short period of time. To go again on Friday now, with Sunderland not playing this week, it’s poor. “But the group of players who we pick on Friday will be determined, they’ll be 100 percent ready, and we’ll see where that takes us. “We need to be competitive; we need to be hard to play against. “There are going to be some tired bodies, for sure, but they will be ready, and we want to put on another fighting performance. Win, lose, or draw, everyone can see that we’re committed and that we go to the end and that’s what I expect again on Friday.
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He has refereed 32 games over the last 12 months and has issued 70 yellow cards. Madley last took charge of Sunderland when they met Charlton in May 2019, in the League One Play-off Final. No one will need reminding of the result there. Let's hope it's not a bad omen. He will be assisted by Natalie Aspinall and Daniel Leach, with Sunny Gill acting as the fourth official. Opposition ViewJohn Eustace has hit out at his side's fixture schedule knowing Sunderland had no midweek game and have had more time to prepare.
Preview: Birmingham vs. Sunderland - prediction, team newsSports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Birmingham City will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to five matches when Sunderland visit St Andrew's on Friday night in what is the final match before the World Cup break for both teams.
Birmingham City vs Sunderland preview: Team News, Last Meeting, Recent Form, Referee and Opposition ViewSunderland head to the West Midlands this week to face Birmingham City, who currently occupy 10th place in the Championship. The game, which is on Remembrance Day, is being shown live on Sky Sports, with an 8pm kick-off. Last time out, Sunderland lost at home to Cardiff City 1-0, while Birmingham City secured a 2-2 draw with Swansea on Tuesday night.
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