BIR v BOU Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Birmingham vs Bournemouth Championship Fixtures August 19

BIR vs BOU Dream11: Birmingham will be back in action as they take on Bournemouth in the upcoming fixture of the Championship. Talking about the standings, Birmingham are currently in at the 11th spot with four points. They are on the back of 1-0 win to Colchester, which was followed up by a nil-nil draw to Stoke City.

BIR vs BOU Dream 11 Team Prediction

As for Bournemouth, they are in at 8th with four points as well, after two games. Their first game was a 2-2 draw over West Brom, but secured an impressed 2-1 win away from home versus Nottingham Forrest. With both clubs following a similar pattern so far, we can expect the upcoming contest to be an intriguing affair.

Date: August 19, Wednesday
Kick-Off: 12:15 AM (IST)
Venue: St. Andrew’s

Championship Table: Birmingham are in at the 11th spot, while, Bournemouth are in at 8th.

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Recent Form

Birmingham: DW

Bournemouth: WD

Head to Head

From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Bournemouth that has been superior with six straight wins.

BIR vs BOU Today Match Prediction Details

Birmingham News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Neil Etheridge and Tahith Chong are ruled out due to an injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Sarkic should be starting in at goal.
• Pedersen, Dean and Roberts could line up as the back three in defence.
• Bela and Colin are expected to feature out wide. Sunjic, Woods and Gardner should start in at midfield.
• Jutkiewicz and Leko are in contention to lead the attack.

Birmingham Starting XI (Likely)

Starkic
Pedersen
Dean
Roberts
Bela
Sunjic
Woods
Gardner
Colin
Jutkiewics
Leko

Bournemouth News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Lewis Cook, Ben Pearson, Steve Cook, Jack Stacey, Junior Stanislas and Adam Smith are ruled out due to injury. Jefferson Lerma and David Brooks will missing out as a result of suspension.

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Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Travers should be starting in at goal.
• Mepham, Rossi, Kelly and Zemura could be the back four in defence.
• Marcondes, Kikenny and Billing are likely to feature in midfield.
• Saydee, Solanke and Anthony are in contention to lead the attack up top.

Bournemouth Starting XI (Likely)

Travers
Mepham
Rossi
Kelly
Zemura
Marcondes
Kilkenny
Billing
Saydee
Solanke
Anthony

Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options

Lukas Jutkiewics can play a pivotal role in the forward line for Birmingham. Jutkiewics scored eight goals from 43 starts last season.

Philip Billing can pack a punch in the midfield region for Bournemouth. Billing has three goals from the three appearances this season.

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Differential Pick

Dominic Solanke has a goal to his name from the last three appearances, and can pose a threat in the final third region for Bournemouth.

BIR vs BOU Dream 11 Teams

GK: M Travers
DEF: H Dean, K Pedersen, J Zemura
MID: P Billing, E Marcondes, T Chong, J Bela
FOR: L Jutkiewicz,D Solanke

Likely Winner: 

Both sides have had a similar start to the Championship season, and it could turn out to be a dogged affair. With that being said, the BIR vs BOU Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Bournemouth to get the win here.

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