Stoke City – Birmingham

Match analysis

Stoke City host Birmingham in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at the Bet365 Stadium, with both sides sitting on ten points. The home side sit tenth after three wins, one draw and three defeats, their goal balance perfectly level at 11‑11, while Birmingham sit just above them in ninth, having suffered only one loss but drawing four, leaving them with a slightly negative 10‑9 tally. Stoke will be eager to capitalize on the home advantage to climb out of the bottom half, whereas Birmingham will look to extend their unbeaten run and overtake their rivals in the table. The match could prove decisive for both clubs as they battle for a higher league position with only a single point separating them.