Reading vs Birmingham: result 0-0 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 46Kick-off on May 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading vs Birmingham?
Reading and Birmingham drew 0-0 on May 5, 2019.
Official lineup for Reading vs Birmingham
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Reading
4-3-3- 43D. Namaso
- 39J. Barrett
- 48M. Olise
- 35A. Rinomhota
- 18O. Ejaria
- 16L. Baker
- 3A. Yiadom
- 19M. Miazga
- 6L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 26E. Martínez
Birmingham
4-4-2- 11I. Vassell
- 31C. Lakin
- 9C. Adams
- 18K. Mrabti
- 23Jota Peleteiro
- 8C. Gardner
- 45W. Harding
- 3K. Pedersen
- 4M. Roberts
- 5M. Colin
- 1Lee Camp
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Birmingham have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2019 | Middlesbrough(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Apr 22, 2019 | West Brom(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Bristol City(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Brentford(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Norwich(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2019 | Wigan(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Rotherham(away) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Derby(home) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Ipswich(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Sheffield Utd(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Reading wins, 1 draw, 2 Birmingham wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2018 | Birmingham 2-1 Reading | Championship |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Reading 2-0 Birmingham | League Cup |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Reading 0-2 Birmingham | Championship |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Birmingham 0-2 Reading | Championship |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Birmingham 0-1 Reading | Championship |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Reading 0-0 Birmingham | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Birmingham vs Reading on Oct 23, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Reading score 1.1 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Birmingham score 1.3 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Birmingham | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
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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