Birmingham City come into this Easter Monday meeting after suffering a crushing defeat to QPR. The Blues gave up a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1, with Jimmy Dunne scoring the winner in the 92nd minute.
This means Gary Rowett and his team stay 21st in the Championship table. They are only out of the relegation zone by goal difference.
Preston North End, meanwhile, easily defeated Rotherham United. The Lilywhites scored all three goals in their 3-0 first-half victory at Deepdale.
Ryan Lowe’s side is still in contention for a play-off spot. They’re eighth in the Championship, five points behind the top six.
Here are some of our writers’ predictions for the game.
James Ray
“That late defeat to QPR will have really taken the stuffing out of Birmingham City. It puts them in a risky situation as the games pile up towards the end of the season.
“There isn’t much time for them to forget about it or reset. Rowett hopes for a successful return to St. Andrew’s, although Preston are in good form and expect to win again.The visitors have won three consecutive away games, while the hosts have lost three straight at St. Andrew’s. That might clear the way for Preston to win, handing another devastating blow to the Blues.
Birmingham City against Preston North End prediction: 0–1.
Birmingham City come into this Easter Monday meeting after suffering a crushing defeat to QPR. The Blues gave up a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1, with Jimmy Dunne scoring the winner in the 92nd minute.
“They face a Preston side that is still fighting for a top-six finish, and the Lilywhites will undoubtedly bring their best game to St. Andrew’s given what is at stake.
“The Blues are desperate for a win after losing their past four, but they will need to improve significantly if they are to beat Preston on Monday.
“I can see the away side adding to Birmingham’s misery on this occasion, I’m predicting a narrow win for Lowe’s
men.”
Birmingham City vs Preston North End prediction: 1-2
