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
- +21Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +4Birmingham
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,492 | Overall | 1,471 |
| 1,470 | Match venue | 1,466 |
| 1,470 | At home | 1,459 |
| 1,492 | Away | 1,466 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,491 | Attack | 1,438 |
| 1,490 | Defence | 1,558 |
| 1,481 | Home attack | 1,441 |
| 1,464 | Away attack | 1,434 |
| 1,505 | Home defence | 1,521 |
| 1,502 | Away defence | 1,559 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,603 | Goal environment | 1,545 |
| 1,512 | Home goals | 1,425 |
| 1,592 | Away goals | 1,620 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,499 | Close games | 1,437 |
| 1,485 | Winning margin | 1,482 |
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.