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The Blues return to their St. Andrew's fortress next March looking to continue their impressive home form against a struggling Stevenage side. Chris Davies' men have been nearly perfect at home recently, winning six of their last seven matches while only conceding four goals. That's some serious home cooking!After a disappointing 3-1 road loss at Bolton, Birmingham will be eager to get back to winning ways. They've shown they can handle business at home, most recently grinding out a 1-0 win against Wycombe. With a 67% overall win rate across their last nine fixtures, the Blues are playing with confidence that should have fans feeling optimistic about this midweek clash.

Don't sleep on Stevenage, though! Despite their overall record showing just three wins in their last ten matches, Alex Revell's squad has actually found some rhythm away from home. They've won their last two road games, picking up identical 1-0 victories against both Cambridge and Shrewsbury.Can they make it three consecutive away wins? It won't be easy against a Birmingham side that's been dominant at home. But Stevenage has shown they know how to grind out results when playing away from their own supporters. They've managed to win half of their last four away fixtures – not too shabby for a team sitting in the lower half of the table.

There's not much history between these two sides, with just one previous meeting that saw Birmingham edge Stevenage 1-0. Given both teams' recent defensive performances, could we be in for another low-scoring affair?The Blues have kept things tight at the back at home, allowing just four goals in their last seven matches. Meanwhile, Stevenage has managed back-to-back clean sheets on the road. Something's gotta give, right?The bookies certainly favor the home side, giving Birmingham a hefty 60.8% chance of victory compared to Stevenage's 15.2%. But as any football fan knows, the pitch doesn't care about probabilities.Will Birmingham's home dominance continue? Or can Stevenage pull off an upset and extend their away winning streak? It's certainly shaping up to be an intriguing League One matchup!

With Birmingham netting 13 goals in their last seven home matches, their attack clearly finds another gear at St. Andrew's. Stevenage's defense will need to be at their absolute best to keep the Blues at bay.On the flip side, scoring hasn't come easy for Stevenage on their travels – just three goals in their last four away games. But when you're not conceding, sometimes one goal is all you need. Just ask their last two opponents!Both managers will be drilling their teams on set pieces, which often decide tight contests like this one. With Birmingham coming off a disappointing road loss and Stevenage riding a wave of away confidence, the mental battle could prove just as important as the tactical one.Fans should expect a competitive match with Birmingham trying to impose their attacking will while Stevenage looks to frustrate and counter. Will home advantage prove decisive? We'll find out when the teams take the field at St. Andrew's next March!

Sky Sports+ broadcasts the match in Ireland and the United Kingdom.