Birmingham vs Reading: Best tips for the match

Ace Football previews the Championship clash between Birmingham and Reading and offers team news, fixture history, betting tips and the latest odds.

Birmingham welcome Reading for a clash in the Championship at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium this coming Friday. Entering the match this coming Friday as the favorite, Birmingham will be looking to squeeze past Reading in the Championship table with a win. While not an impossible task, the visitors are of course highly motivated to at least maintain the current gap.

Position in the Championship standings: Birmingham vs Reading

The current standings in the Championship show us how Birmingham and Reading have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 23 clash on Friday.

Birmingham vs Reading – Fixture History

Blues struggling to get a win on board

Results have been on par for Birmingham in their past games, as they have performed more or less according to expectations. The Blues are without a win from their previous three outings, as Swansea managed a draw, before they lost 1-2 against Sunderland. Their latest match ended in a 0-0 draw with Blackpool.

Royals keep the target in sight

It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Reading, as they have performed according to their level. The Royals won twice in their last three matches but began by losing 2-0 against Watford, before beating Hull 1-2. Another win followed, this time 1-0 against Coventry.

Fixture history: Birmingham vs Reading

The last time the pair played each other, Reading came away as 2-1 winners in a Championship match, back in February 2022. At the time of writing, the bookmakers are offering the following prices on this encounter: betting on Reading will get you odds 4.00, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 25% chance of beating Birmingham. You can get a price of 2.10, should you wish to add a Blues win to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Highlights from the last time Birmingham and Reading met:

Betting stats and facts for Birmingham and Reading

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Birmingham and Reading. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out across all tournaments.

Players to focus on in Birmingham vs Reading

Scott Hogan is one of the Birmingham players, who is expected to score on a regular basis. His current season total is three goals. Reading have their eyes fixed on Thomas Ince, who is on a single goal so far this campaign. No doubt more will follow soon, when he hits his stride.

Best tips for the match: Birmingham vs Reading

To summarise, the upcoming match between Birmingham and Reading appears to be a good chance to place some bets. Therefore, we have come up with the recommended betting suggestion for this game. However, we also present some lower and higher-risk alternatives.