Brentford v Birmingham preview
Monday 19 February 2018 14:00, UK
Brentford winger Sergi Canos continues his suspension for the Sky Bet Championship clash against Birmingham.
Canos was sent off during the defeat at Derby on February 3 and so serves out his three-match ban.
Midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo came into the side for Saturday's 2-0 win at Sunderland, where the South Africa midfielder scored the opening goal so will be hoping to retain his place. Defender Rico Henry continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Birmingham will check on captain David Davis, who has been sidelined by a knee problem sustained in the derby against Aston Villa. Midfielder Cheikh Ndoye is available again after a one-game ban following his late red card at Villa Park.
Dutchman Maikel Kieftenbeld, though, misses out as the midfielder starts a two-match ban following a 10th caution collected in Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Millwall. Left-back Jonathan Grounds continues to recover from a knee problem, while Spaniard Jota will be hoping to face his former club.
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Brentford have only achieved a league double over Birmingham once previously, doing so in the 1951/52 campaign.
Birmingham have lost each of their last two games against the Bees, having lost just one of their previous 15 in all competitions.
Since losing their opening home league game of the season versus Nottingham Forest, the Bees have lost just once in the last 15 at Griffin Park (W6 D8).
Birmingham have failed to score in 16 Championship matches this term, more than any other club in the competition.
