Birmingham have won their last 4 home meetings with Blackburn and the pair square off again on Tuesday night – Gavin Beech gives you his top tips and betting preview.

St Etienne have sacked coach Alain Perrin after just 13 months in charge of the club.

St Etienne sporting director Damien Comolli stated last week Perrin had the full support of the club’s board but it appears Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Paris St Germain was the final straw.

Perrin’s assistant Christophe Galtier has been placed in temporary charge of first-team affairs, but reports claim former PSG coach Luis Fernandez is being linked with the vacancy.

Birmingham have won their last 4 home meetings with Blackburn and the pair square off again on Tuesday night – Gavin Beech gives you his top tips and betting preview.

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