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
- +84Reading
- Venue edge
- +5Birmingham
| ReadingHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,513 | Overall | 1,429 |
| 1,481 | Match venue | 1,486 |
| 1,481 | At home | 1,404 |
| 1,504 | Away | 1,486 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,504 | Attack | 1,392 |
| 1,523 | Defence | 1,510 |
| 1,445 | Home attack | 1,434 |
| 1,517 | Away attack | 1,385 |
| 1,522 | Home defence | 1,453 |
| 1,536 | Away defence | 1,570 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,585 | Goal environment | 1,567 |
| 1,423 | Home goals | 1,528 |
| 1,662 | Away goals | 1,538 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,459 | Close games | 1,487 |
| 1,516 | Winning margin | 1,411 |
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.