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
- +29Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +26Reading
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,478 | Overall | 1,449 |
| 1,429 | Match venue | 1,455 |
| 1,429 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,499 | Away | 1,455 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,401 | Attack | 1,461 |
| 1,537 | Defence | 1,484 |
| 1,409 | Home attack | 1,522 |
| 1,395 | Away attack | 1,417 |
| 1,473 | Home defence | 1,485 |
| 1,579 | Away defence | 1,533 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,533 | Goal environment | 1,595 |
| 1,523 | Home goals | 1,472 |
| 1,510 | Away goals | 1,623 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,531 | Close games | 1,470 |
| 1,463 | Winning margin | 1,438 |
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.