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Preview & Prediction: Reading FC vs Birmingham City FC

This is set to be an interesting clash between Reading and Birmingham City. Reading has struggled lately, but their recent run of form has shown some signs of improvement. However, Birmingham City is currently on a good run, having picked up 10 points from their last 5 games. They have also kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 fixtures.

Based on these trends, Birmingham City seems to have the edge going into this match. We predict that they will continue their good form and come away with a win against Reading. However, Reading has shown that they can be difficult to beat at home, so it could be a close game, with both teams finding the back of the net. Overall, we predict a 2-1 victory for Birmingham City.

Reading face Birmingham City in round 40 of the EFL Championship on Friday at the Madejski Stadium (April 7). In the bottom half of the rankings, the two teams are separated by only two points, thus a fascinating rivalry might begin as they compete for a top-half finish. Reading struggled to a 1-1 draw against Bristol City at the Ashton Gate Stadium over the weekend, as they struggled to find their feet. After a 3-1 win against Blackpool in February, the Royals have gone winless in six league games, collecting only two points from a possible 18. Reading is 18th in the league rankings with 46 points after 39 games, two points and two places below Birmingham.

Meanwhile, Birmingham City moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers last weekend. John Eustace’s team has now won three of their previous four games, with the exception of a 3-0 loss to Watford on March 14.

Birmingham’s current record may be attributed to their defensive efforts, as they have maintained three clean sheets in four games.

Key Insights:

– Reading has picked up only 2 points in the last 5 games
– Birmingham has picked up 10 points in the last 5 games
– Reading has scored only 3 times in the last 5 fixtures
– Birmingham has scored 5 times in the last 5 fixtures
– Reading has failed to score in 2 of the last 5 games
– Birmingham has kept 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games
– Reading has gone 2 games without defeat
– Birmingham has gone 2 games without defeat
– Reading has fired blanks in 14 games this season
– Birmingham has won 3 of the last 5 games
– BTTS has landed in 3 of the last 5 games for Reading
– BTTS has landed in just 1 of the last 5 games for Birmingham
– Reading and Birmingham have averaged 2.65 goals per game in their previous meetings
– Reading has won 11 matches while Birmingham has won 12 matches in their previous 26 meetings
– Reading has averaged 1.79 Points Per Game at home matches this season
– Birmingham has averaged 1.16 Points Per Game at away matches this season

Match Forecasts:

– Reading FC might struggle to keep possession of the ball and protect their lead.
– Birmingham City FC might have an edge in creating scoring chances and shooting from direct free kicks.
– Both teams have strength in aerial duels and playing with long balls.
– Reading FC is likely to take long shots and attack down the left, while Birmingham City FC can attack through the middle and left side with width.
– Reading FC rotates their first eleven players, while Birmingham City FC will stick to a consistent starting lineup.
– Birmingham City FC should be careful not to foul in dangerous areas, while they are vulnerable to counter attacks and defending against through ball attacks.

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