Blackburn vs Birmingham preview
Thursday 2 April 2020 11:22, UK
Elliott Bennett will miss Blackburn's clash against Birmingham as he continues his recovery from a slight metatarsal fracture.
Bennett has missed Rovers' last three matches, but is in contention to return against former club Norwich next week.
Long-term absentees Ben Gladwin and Dominic Samuel remain sidelined. But manager Tony Mowbray has reported a clean bill of health for the rest of his squad ahead of the match against Garry Monk's side.
Birmingham will be without skipper Michael Morrison at Ewood Park. The 30-year-old was forced off with a slight hamstring problem during last weekend's defeat to Bristol City and is expected to be missing for at least 10 days.
Marc Roberts is set to come into the side to replace Morrison and lineup alongside Harlee Dean in the heart of the Blues' defence. Jota is also in contention to return after missing the last four matches with a groin problem.
Opta stats
Blackburn have lost just one of their last 23 home games against Birmingham in all competitions (W14 D8).
Birmingham have only won two of their last 11 league games against Blackburn (D6 L3).
Blackburn have lost just one of their last 30 league games at Ewood Park (W18 D11), a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United in October.
Birmingham have won three of their last six Championship away games (D1 L2), as many as the Blues had won in their previous 27 such outings.
Tony Mowbray has lost his last three Championship games against Birmingham, all with Middlesbrough between March 2012 and March 2013.
Bradley Dack's nine Championship goals so far this season have earned Blackburn 12 points - only Billy Sharp has won more points for his side with his goals (11 goals winning 13 points for Sheffield United).
Prutton's prediction
David Prutton predicts: 2-2 (14/1 with Sky Bet)
