Middlesbrough favoured (42%) Key factors: • A slight edge in expected goals for Birmingham (1.1 vs 1.4). • Birmingham have 3 player(s) unavailable: Lee Buchanan, Marc Leonard, Max Bird. • Playing at home is a factor in Birmingham's favour. • Middlesbrough carry a decent goal threat. • Middlesbrough have been solid recently, winning 3 of their last 5. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.