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
- +33Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +51Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,412 | Overall | 1,445 |
| 1,498 | Match venue | 1,447 |
| 1,498 | At home | 1,437 |
| 1,370 | Away | 1,447 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,426 | Attack | 1,429 |
| 1,470 | Defence | 1,485 |
| 1,498 | Home attack | 1,430 |
| 1,374 | Away attack | 1,418 |
| 1,493 | Home defence | 1,514 |
| 1,449 | Away defence | 1,471 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,653 | Goal environment | 1,558 |
| 1,505 | Home goals | 1,518 |
| 1,648 | Away goals | 1,540 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,443 | Close games | 1,490 |
| 1,399 | Winning margin | 1,432 |
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.