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
- +3Reading
- Venue edge
- +13Birmingham
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,467 | Overall | 1,470 |
| 1,437 | Match venue | 1,425 |
| 1,437 | At home | 1,495 |
| 1,462 | Away | 1,425 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,431 | Attack | 1,444 |
| 1,543 | Defence | 1,484 |
| 1,433 | Home attack | 1,494 |
| 1,404 | Away attack | 1,402 |
| 1,515 | Home defence | 1,493 |
| 1,534 | Away defence | 1,471 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,537 | Goal environment | 1,642 |
| 1,523 | Home goals | 1,498 |
| 1,513 | Away goals | 1,643 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,475 | Close games | 1,508 |
| 1,471 | Winning margin | 1,456 |
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.