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
- +126Reading
- Venue edge
- +131Reading
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,432 | Overall | 1,559 |
| 1,436 | Match venue | 1,567 |
| 1,436 | At home | 1,551 |
| 1,506 | Away | 1,567 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,469 | Attack | 1,504 |
| 1,482 | Defence | 1,563 |
| 1,462 | Home attack | 1,483 |
| 1,487 | Away attack | 1,527 |
| 1,481 | Home defence | 1,577 |
| 1,528 | Away defence | 1,544 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,617 | Goal environment | 1,520 |
| 1,533 | Home goals | 1,493 |
| 1,583 | Away goals | 1,527 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,442 | Close games | 1,535 |
| 1,425 | Winning margin | 1,565 |
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.