Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Birmingham
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Birmingham away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +100Reading
- Venue edge
- +146Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,485 | Overall | 1,385 |
| 1,552 | Match venue | 1,405 |
| 1,552 | At home | 1,443 |
| 1,468 | Away | 1,405 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,469 | Attack | 1,318 |
| 1,517 | Defence | 1,530 |
| 1,469 | Home attack | 1,357 |
| 1,475 | Away attack | 1,357 |
| 1,589 | Home defence | 1,532 |
| 1,474 | Away defence | 1,515 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,557 | Goal environment | 1,538 |
| 1,398 | Home goals | 1,502 |
| 1,658 | Away goals | 1,537 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,497 | Close games | 1,488 |
| 1,485 | Winning margin | 1,361 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Birmingham away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.