Birmingham are going through a rough patch. They've lost their last two games badly, getting beaten four-nil and three-nil, though before that they had picked up a couple of wins and a draw. Bolton, on the other hand, are in good form - they've won three of their last four and drew their most recent game without conceding a goal. So Bolton come in looking much sharper.

The two recent meetings between these sides both ended in Bolton wins, and they weren't especially close games, so Bolton clearly know how to handle Birmingham. Given Birmingham's recent struggles and Bolton's strong run, Bolton look the more likely side to come out on top, though Birmingham being at home should keep it fairly competitive.