Bird, Iwata and Roberts – Birmingham City predicted XI for Preston as Davies deals with dilemmas

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies faces key selection dilemmas ahead of Tuesday's Championship clash against Preston North End at St Andrew's. Reporter Alex Dicken predicts Davies will likely maintain midfield stability by starting Tomoki Iwata over the newly returned Max Bird, while considering Patrick Roberts on the right wing to help break down Preston's deep defensive block.

Birmingham City entered the play-off places following a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion but remain winless at home this season. With Preston expected to defend deep under Graham Alexander, Dicken projects a 4-2-3-1 setup featuring James Beadle, an unchanged back four, Iwata alongside Solis, and an attack of Roberts, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar, and August Priske.