Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Birmingham vs Reading
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Form & key stats
Per game
Birmingham at home vs Reading away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +155Reading
- Venue edge
- +1Birmingham
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,410 | Overall | 1,566 |
| 1,458 | Match venue | 1,457 |
| 1,458 | At home | 1,625 |
| 1,456 | Away | 1,457 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,374 | Attack | 1,477 |
| 1,515 | Defence | 1,546 |
| 1,404 | Home attack | 1,482 |
| 1,398 | Away attack | 1,466 |
| 1,517 | Home defence | 1,633 |
| 1,532 | Away defence | 1,462 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,580 | Goal environment | 1,548 |
| 1,533 | Home goals | 1,402 |
| 1,547 | Away goals | 1,647 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,475 | Close games | 1,584 |
| 1,392 | Winning margin | 1,556 |
Match venue compares Birmingham at home with Reading 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.