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
- +91Reading
- Venue edge
- +31Reading
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,553 | Overall | 1,644 |
| 1,537 | Match venue | 1,568 |
| 1,537 | At home | 1,575 |
| 1,532 | Away | 1,568 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,559 | Attack | 1,554 |
| 1,523 | Defence | 1,584 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,517 |
| 1,553 | Away attack | 1,539 |
| 1,549 | Home defence | 1,575 |
| 1,503 | Away defence | 1,534 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,552 | Goal environment | 1,508 |
| 1,498 | Home goals | 1,487 |
| 1,553 | Away goals | 1,522 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,509 | Close games | 1,582 |
| 1,565 | Winning margin | 1,662 |
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.