Algerian winger Said Benrahma is banned for Brentford when they host Birmingham.

The midfielder sits out the clash at Griffin Park after being sent off for a second bookable offence in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Reading.

Sergi Canos is an option for boss Dean Smith to replace Benrahma after coming off the bench on Saturday. Left-back Rico Henry is still recovering from a serious knee injury and remains out for the Bees.

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Gary Gardner should be fit for Birmingham despite coming off with a head injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Ipswich, but David Davis fractured his ankle in pre-season and continues to sit out for Garry Monk's side.

Forward Isaac Vassell (hip) is sidelined having already been out for a year with a serious knee injury, while Craig Gardner has missed the last four games with an unspecified injury but is back in training.

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Brentford have won their last three Championship matches against Birmingham by an aggregate score of 10-1.

Birmingham have lost one of their last 10 trips to Griffin Park in all competitions (W6 D3), losing 5-0 last season.

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Brentford are unbeaten in their last 10 home league games (W6 D4). Their draw against Reading at the weekend were the first points they had dropped at Griffin Park this season (W4 D1).

Birmingham are looking to secure consecutive away league victories for the first time since a run of three in October 2015.

Brentford's Neal Maupay has scored nine goals in his eight Championship appearances this season, including six in four at Griffin Park.

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