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
- +83Reading
- Venue edge
- +43Birmingham
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,465 | Overall | 1,549 |
| 1,497 | Match venue | 1,454 |
| 1,497 | At home | 1,568 |
| 1,486 | Away | 1,454 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,414 | Attack | 1,508 |
| 1,513 | Defence | 1,517 |
| 1,451 | Home attack | 1,470 |
| 1,410 | Away attack | 1,490 |
| 1,509 | Home defence | 1,604 |
| 1,550 | Away defence | 1,435 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,607 | Goal environment | 1,547 |
| 1,552 | Home goals | 1,417 |
| 1,555 | Away goals | 1,630 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,543 | Close games | 1,570 |
| 1,445 | Winning margin | 1,545 |
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.