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Reading vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
by Sridhar in League One Predictions
League One leaders Birmingham will continue their push towards direct promotion when they host playoff hopefuls Reading in a matchday 33 meeting on Saturday. This match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium between the 9th-placed Royals and the league-leading Blues comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
Reading’s 49 points put them four points outside the top six clubs, while Birmingham have a six-point lead over the chasing pack at the top. Reading won 2-1 at home against Rotherham, extending their unbeaten run to four matches, although they drew twice in the sequence.
The Royals will be worried about the dip in recent times at home, as they won just two of the last five competitive matches here. Even in the league, four wins out of the last seven don’t inspire confidence.
Birmingham are well-placed to take advantage of Reading’s poor form, as they travel here on the back of a 2-1 win over Bradford at home in the Papa John’s Trophy. In the league, they won 1-0 at home against Charlton last weekend, extending their recent unbeaten run to 12 wins and three draws.
The Blues haven’t quite dominated on their travels, though, winning only six of their last 11 league trips, although drawing three.
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The Best Betting Odds for Reading v Birmingham Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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6.5 | 4.2 | 1.45 |
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7.5 | 4.5 | 1.44 |
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5.5 | 2.87 | 1.7 |
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6.8 | 4.55 | 1.46 |
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6.8 | 4.55 | 1.46 |
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6.5 | 4.4 | 1.47 |
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6.75 | 4.54 | 1.46 |
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6.75 | 4.54 | 1.46 |
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6.6 | 4.5 | 1.46 |
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6.75 | 4.54 | 1.46 |
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6.6 | 4.4 | 1.45 |
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7 | 4.5 | 1.45 |
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7 | 4.5 | 1.44 |
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6.9 | 4.5 | 1.43 |
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6 | 4.33 | 1.44 |
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6.5 | 4.7 | 1.41 |
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7.5 | 4.5 | 1.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Reading and Birmingham?
Our prediction for the Reading vs Birmingham match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/02/2025 between Reading and Birmingham in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 17.58% for a win of Reading against Birmingham with odds of 7.5 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Reading vs Birmingham is 25.74% with odds of 4.7 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 56.68% chance ⭐ for a win of Birmingham vs Reading with odds of 1.7 at Ladbrokes.
Reading vs Birmingham Form
Reading and Birmingham's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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69 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 32 |
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9
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49 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
Reading and Birmingham Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2025 - League One
11 Feb 2025 - League One
8 Feb 2025 - League One
1 Feb 2025 - League One
28 Jan 2025 - League One
25 Jan 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2025 - League One
11 Feb 2025 - League One
1 Feb 2025 - League One
18 Jan 2025 - League One
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2024 - League One
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - League One
28 Jan 2025 - League One
25 Jan 2025 - League One
4 Jan 2025 - League One
1 Jan 2025 - League One
21 Dec 2024 - League One
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Feb 2025 - EFL Trophy
15 Feb 2025 - League One
11 Feb 2025 - League One
8 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
4 Feb 2025 - EFL Trophy
1 Feb 2025 - League One
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Feb 2025 - EFL Trophy
15 Feb 2025 - League One
11 Feb 2025 - League One
8 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
1 Feb 2025 - League One
18 Jan 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Feb 2025 - EFL Trophy
28 Jan 2025 - League One
23 Jan 2025 - League One
14 Jan 2025 - EFL Trophy
4 Jan 2025 - League One
1 Jan 2025 - League One
Reading vs Birmingham Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Aug 2024 - League One
16 Dec 2022 - Championship
Most goals and assists
Reading
Birmingham
H. Knibbs
(11 Goals)
J. Stansfield
(16 Goals)
Reading - Birmingham Key Points
- The last nine matches between Reading and Birmingham saw goals at both ends, including the 1-1 reverse fixture draw.
- Reading scored in four of their last five league matches.
- In six of their last seven home matches in all competitions, the Royals saw both teams score goals.
- Birmingham conceded in seven of their last 11 away league matches.
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Our Reading vs Birmingham Prediction
Birmingham continue their push towards winning the League One title, as they bring a 15-game unbeaten league run to this match. Reading are only just outside the top six spots and can’t afford to lose momentum with a defeat. Both teams have been in impressive scoring form, and that could continue here, which was also the case in the reverse fixture. Although they have three clean sheets across the last four league matches, Birmingham may struggle to keep one here. Our Reading vs Birmingham prediction is both teams to score.
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