Birmingham vs Reading – Betting Predictions and Odds – Championship 2021
Competition: Birmingham vs Reading
Competition: Championship 2021
Date: 17.03.2021
Betting Prediction: BTS / NO
Odds: 1.72
Birmingham City and Reading meet at St. Andrew’s Stadium, in a match for the 37th round of the Championship. Birmingham City won away by (1‑2) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 09‑12‑2020. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which registers 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 07‑03‑2020, for the Championship, which ended with the victory of Reading by (1‑3). The goals of the match were scored by S. Hogan (6 ‘), for Birmingham City, and by Pele (87’), M. Miazga (51 ‘) and Y. Meite (56’), for Reading. In this game, the home factor may be decisive, as Birmingham City present considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Birmingham – Stats & current form
Birmingham come into this game after a 3-0 home loss to Bristol City, marking the second consecutive defeat in the English second division. It should be noted that the locals have lost five of the last ten games. On this day, against Reading, coach Aitor Karanka must present the team in a 4-3-3, with the three most advanced positions occupied by Jeremie Bela, Ivan Sanchez and Scott Hogan: the last athlete mentioned is the top scorer of this team, with 6 goals scored. All players are available for this game.
Reading – Stats & current form
Reading come into this game after a one-ball draw in the visit to Nottingham Forest, thus registering the fourth consecutive game without losing in this competition: the only goal of the team was scored by Yakou Meite. Now, in this match against Birmingham, coach Veljko Paunovic must focus on maintaining possession and positional attacks down the flanks. Forward Lucas Joao is Reading’s top scorer, with 18 goals scored. Outside of this game are Felipe Araruna, John Swift, Michael Morrison and Andy Rinomhote, all with physical problems.
Birmingham vs Reading – Direct comparison / H2H balance
09.12.20 CHA Reading Birmingham 1 : 2
07.03.20 CHA Birmingham Reading 1 : 3
07.12.19 CHA Reading Birmingham 2 : 3
05.05.19 CHA Reading Birmingham 0 : 0
23.10.18 CHA Birmingham Reading 2 : 1
Birmingham vs Reading Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer Experts
Reading must take the offensive initiative of the game and will take advantage of some defensive weaknesses of the rival to score. On the other hand, Birmingham must seek to add at least a draw, that is, it must take advantage of the counterattack, but will have problems when scoring. It should be noted that the visiting team is experiencing a moment of confidence in the league. That said, and taking all these factors into account, we believe that Lucas João’s team can confirm their favoritism and score at least one point in this match.
Key facts – Birmingham vs Reading tips
-After 8 wins, 11 draws and 17 losses, the home team is currently in 21st position, with 35 points won. In their last match, they lost to Bristol City at home by (0‑3), after losing in the previous match (1‑0) away, in a match against Barnsley.
-After 18 victories, 7 draws and 11 defeats, the visiting team is currently in 5th position, with 61 points won. In their last match, they tied in an away match against Nottingham Forest by (1‑1), after having won at home in the previous match, in a match against Sheffield Wednesday.
