Reading vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2025

Royals Can Avoid a Heavy Defeat

There’s a chance to get some insurance on the underdogs by backing Reading +1.25 at -121 on the Asian Handicap. Our stake is split between +1 and +1.5 and there is a strong case for siding with them against Birmingham.

Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

Reading were winners last time out. Landing a 2-1 home triumph against Rotherham United at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Birmingham City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 triumph at St Andrew's Knighthead Park against Charlton Athletic.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Birmingham have gone unbeaten in their past three games against Reading, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at St Andrew's Knighthead Park. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Birmingham victories, three draws and three Reading wins.

Confirmed Lineups

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Michael Craig, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Chem Campbell, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Mamadi Camara.

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Ethan Laird, Christoph Klarer, Ben Davies, Alexander Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Seung-Ho Paik, Scott Wright, Kieran Dowell, Keshi Anderson, Lyndon Dykes.

Reading vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips

Reading +1.25 is our Asian Handicap bet at odds of -121. We’re expecting the underdogs to perform well in this League One game and generate a nice return based on the available stats.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Reading vs Birmingham league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Reading in all of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Reading in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Reading in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 10 of their last 14 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Birmingham in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Reading in 10 consecutive games against Birmingham.

Reading +1.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 54.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 0 - 0 Birmingham

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 0-0 outcome. We’ll go for the +1300 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Reading vs Birmingham Odds

Birmingham City are strong -200 favourites to win this League One match according to the betting odds. The bookies give them a 67% chance of claiming victory. At +500, Reading are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+500

X

+310

2

-200

Half-Time Result

1

+500

X

+137.5

2

+105

Double Chance

1X

+150

12

-450

X2

-800

Draw No Bet

1

+350

2

-549

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-100

2 Hcp -1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107.5

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Reading vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Reading vs Birmingham team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The League One squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Reading Team Page Birmingham City Team Page