Reading - Birmingham City betting tips and odds

The visitors are aware of the challenge that awaits them. To come out on top against Reading on their own field would be a major achievement, and it is always a tough task.

The visiting team understands the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. A win against The Royals on their own field would be a major feat, and it is always a tough endeavor.

The Royals will be hyped for their Friday match after earning a big point in their last Championship game. They had a rather difficult league trip where everyone saw them as huge underdogs. Things did not work in their favour after the first 45 minutes as they went on a break with a deficit. However, the tables turned after the break as The Royals managed to rise to the occasion and save the day with a Bristol City draw.

The 3.00 betting odds didn’t exactly paint Birmingham City as the favourites to win their previous matchup, especially considering that they were playing a home game. Neither side managed to break the stalemate for more than half the match, but it ultimately ended with Birmingham winning 1:0.

Reading can’t seem to maintain a proper defence whenever they play as visitors. With 7 concessions over the past three away games, it’s obvious some tweaks need to be made in defence.

Birmingham are here after a set of rather low-scoring events. The past two matches both ended up confirming the Under 5 Goals betting market and this is something to be taken into consideration ahead of this fixture.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two teams clash in this Championship season. Birmingham City won the first time, though it was a narrow victory in a home game. That said, the 2.75 odds for them winning still mean that they’re the favourites.

The 1.55 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.