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
- +72Reading
- Venue edge
- +107Reading
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,425 | Overall | 1,497 |
| 1,406 | Match venue | 1,513 |
| 1,406 | At home | 1,537 |
| 1,485 | Away | 1,513 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,416 | Attack | 1,483 |
| 1,495 | Defence | 1,506 |
| 1,429 | Home attack | 1,508 |
| 1,458 | Away attack | 1,472 |
| 1,463 | Home defence | 1,556 |
| 1,519 | Away defence | 1,491 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,647 | Goal environment | 1,550 |
| 1,558 | Home goals | 1,508 |
| 1,588 | Away goals | 1,542 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,461 | Close games | 1,532 |
| 1,411 | Winning margin | 1,488 |
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.