Boro will go into the match full of confidence following back-to-back home wins against Millwall and Luton which has moved them to the cusp of the play-off places.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would choose to face Birmingham – scroll down and flick through the pages to see if you agree:
. Chuba Akpom and Sam Morsy of Middlesbrough warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Millwall at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough on Saturday 12th December 2020. (Photo by Mark Fletcher/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Chuba Akpom and Sam Morsy of Middlesbrough. Photo: NurPhoto
. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Recorded his ninth clean sheet of the season against Luton last time out. Photo: Alex Pantling
. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Warnock said the defender is only 70 per cent fit after the Luton game, yet you couldn't tell. Photo: Clive Brunskill
. CB: Paddy McNair
Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Recorded his ninth clean sheet of the season against Luton last time out. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Warnock said the defender is only 70 per cent fit after the Luton game, yet you couldn't tell. Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. CB: Paddy McNair
Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
4. CB: Dael Fry
Produced another man of the match display against Luton last time out. Photo: PA