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
- +142Reading
- Venue edge
- +168Reading
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,380 | Overall | 1,522 |
| 1,355 | Match venue | 1,523 |
| 1,355 | At home | 1,485 |
| 1,481 | Away | 1,523 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,360 | Attack | 1,481 |
| 1,475 | Defence | 1,564 |
| 1,382 | Home attack | 1,485 |
| 1,390 | Away attack | 1,465 |
| 1,420 | Home defence | 1,519 |
| 1,565 | Away defence | 1,585 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,553 | Goal environment | 1,562 |
| 1,532 | Home goals | 1,437 |
| 1,522 | Away goals | 1,625 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,465 | Close games | 1,483 |
| 1,350 | Winning margin | 1,531 |
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.