Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Birmingham
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship 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
- +39Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +38Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,440 | Overall | 1,479 |
| 1,501 | Match venue | 1,463 |
| 1,501 | At home | 1,476 |
| 1,475 | Away | 1,463 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,414 | Attack | 1,462 |
| 1,506 | Defence | 1,517 |
| 1,438 | Home attack | 1,446 |
| 1,458 | Away attack | 1,480 |
| 1,568 | Home defence | 1,507 |
| 1,461 | Away defence | 1,503 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,540 | Goal environment | 1,672 |
| 1,477 | Home goals | 1,562 |
| 1,563 | Away goals | 1,610 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,496 | Close games | 1,503 |
| 1,416 | Winning margin | 1,474 |
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.