Reading vs Birmingham: result 0-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 26Kick-off on January 2, 2018 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading vs Birmingham?
Birmingham won 0-2 on January 2, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 24′Jacques Ilonda MaghomaBirmingham
- 64′S. GallagherBirmingham
Official lineup for Reading vs Birmingham
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Reading
4-2-3-1- 22P. Clement
- 17Modou Barrow
- 18Yann Kermorgant
- 10J. Swift
- 19L. Bacuna
- 4Joey van den Berg
- 14S. Aluko
- 6L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 5Paul McShane
- 1V. Mannone
Birmingham
4-2-3-1- 18S. Gallagher
- 20J. Boga
- 26D. Davis
- 19Jacques Ilonda Maghoma
- 6M. Kieftenbeld
- 8C. Gardner
- 4M. Roberts
- 5M. Colin
- 12H. Dean
- 3J. Grounds
- 13D. Stockdale
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Birmingham have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2017 | Barnsley(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Bristol City(away) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Dec 23, 2017 | Burton Albion(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Ipswich(away) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Cardiff(home) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2017 | Leeds(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Norwich(home) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Dec 23, 2017 | Sunderland(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Dec 16, 2017 | QPR(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Fulham(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Reading wins, 1 draw, 3 Birmingham wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2017 | Birmingham 0-2 Reading | Championship |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Birmingham 0-1 Reading | Championship |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Reading 0-0 Birmingham | Championship |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Reading 0-2 Birmingham | Championship |
| Aug 8, 2015 | Birmingham 2-1 Reading | Championship |
| Apr 22, 2015 | Reading 0-1 Birmingham | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Birmingham vs Reading on Aug 26, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Reading score 1.4 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Birmingham score 0.5 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | 1.4 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Birmingham | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4 | 4/15 | 2/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 17 |
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