Match analysis
EnglandLeague One
Reading vs Birmingham
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League One 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
- +157Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +8Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,533 | Overall | 1,691 |
| 1,591 | Match venue | 1,584 |
| 1,591 | At home | 1,613 |
| 1,440 | Away | 1,584 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,516 | Attack | 1,559 |
| 1,509 | Defence | 1,640 |
| 1,552 | Home attack | 1,532 |
| 1,479 | Away attack | 1,543 |
| 1,552 | Home defence | 1,606 |
| 1,459 | Away defence | 1,564 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,608 | Goal environment | 1,492 |
| 1,533 | Home goals | 1,488 |
| 1,575 | Away goals | 1,503 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,537 | Close games | 1,601 |
| 1,525 | Winning margin | 1,716 |
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.