Birmingham City vs Reading Prediction: Reading can nick a win over Birmingham

Birmingham is set to host Reading on Friday evening. They have lost four of their last six home games against Reading. Would Birmingham be able to beat Reading this time? 

Birmingham City’s Form

Birmingham's home form is a matter of concern this season (W3 L3 D5) as they managed to win on three occasions out of eleven. They lost their previous home game against Sunderland (2-1). Earlier they played two draws in a row against Swansea (2-2) and Millwall (0-0) at home. In their eleven home league games, the Blues scored 13 goals against their visitors and conceded 10 in return.

Birmingham's away performance is poor as well as they just managed (W4 D4 L3) to win on four occasions out of eleven. With 29 points in 22 games, Birmingham is sitting in the 14th position. They have netted 23 goals this season and conceded 20 in return.

Scott Hogan is the team’s top scorer with 9 goals followed by Auston Trusty (3) and Troy Deeney (3) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Birmingham’s possible lineup

Ruddy; Colin, Sanderson, Roberts, Trusty; Bielik, Bacuna, Mejbri, Longelo; Chong, Deeney.

Reading’s Form

Reading’s away performance is poor this season as they managed (W3 L7 D1) to win on three occasions out of eleven. Reading won (2-1) their previous away game against Hull City. In their eleven away league games, Reading scored 9 goals against their hosts and conceded 21 in return.

Reading’s home performance is phenomenal this season (W7 L4) as they managed to win on 6 occasions out of 11. With 32 points in 22 games, Reading is sitting in the 8th position. They have netted 24 goals so far this season and conceded 30 in return.

Thomas Ince is the team’s top scorer with 4 goals and 3 assists followed by Lucas Joao (4) and Yakou Meite (3) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Reading’s Possible lineup

Lumley; Yiadom, Holmes, Mbengue; Hendrick, Hoilett, Ince, Fornah, Baba; Carroll, Meite; 

Birmingham vs Reading expert tips

Birmingham has been able to win only twice against Reading in their last 5 meetings at home. Reading is coming from an away win against Hull in their previous game whereas Birmingham is winless in their last three home games. After analyzing all the facts, we are anticipating Reading to win the match or the game to end in a draw. In this game, we can expect more than 2.5 goals as both teams have scored more than 3 goals in a face-off.