Reading vs Birmingham City Prediction: Birmingham City Football Club will seek to build on their recent run of good performances

The forthcoming Championship fixture on Friday afternoon at the Select Cars Leasing Stadium will cater to the interests of those seeking to bolster their survival prospects. The scheduled encounter between the hosting team and Birmingham City shall provide an opportunity to advance their ambitions in this regard.

Reading’s Form

The Reading Football Club has been dealt a significant blow with a deduction of six points from the English Football League (EFL) due to their violation of an established business plan. As a result, the club's current standing in the Championship has plummeted to the 20th position.

This precarious situation now places them near the relegation zone, with only one point separating them from it, and with just seven matches left to play, the team faces a challenging task to secure their position in the league.

The Berkshire-based club's on-field performance has been a cause of concern, as they have been grappling with a six-game winless streak. This string of disappointing results began with a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. Manager Ince and his team face a daunting challenge to reverse this trend and regain their momentum.

Reading’s possible lineup

Lumley; Mbengue, Holmes, Sarr; Yiadom, Casadei, Hendrick, Fornah, Guinness-Walker; Carroll, Joao.

Birmingham’s Form

Birmingham City Football Club has effectively allayed any apprehensions concerning relegation by securing a 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in their recent outing at St. Andrew's. The winning goal was scored by Reda Khadra, who incidentally had played for Blackburn Rovers in the past.

The 21-year-old's precise and powerful shot from beyond the box was a display of clinical finishing that had been missing from Birmingham City's performances this season. This campaign has been one of dwindling form for John Eustace's team, who have failed to maintain the momentum they had earlier in the season.

Birmingham City Football Club's visit to Berkshire presents them with an opportunity to accumulate crucial points, which would take their tally past the 50-point mark, a significant milestone in the Championship. However, it is not typical of the Blues to secure their survival early, as they are known for their tenacious fighting spirit, which sees them persevering until the very end.

Birmingham’s possible lineup

Ruddy; Colin, Roberts, Long, Trusty; Bielik, Chang, Khadra, Hall, Chong; Jutkiewicz.

Reading vs Birmingham expert tips

Reading Football Club's situation is precarious, having been subjected to a six-point deduction, which has increased their apprehension concerning relegation. Consequently, they require three points urgently to alleviate their concerns. Meanwhile, Birmingham City Football Club will seek to build on their recent run of good performances and results when they visit Berkshire on Friday.

We anticipate that they will maintain their form and secure the victory that would put them on the brink of ensuring their safety in the Championship. Based on a thorough analysis of the teams' past performances, it is probable that the upcoming match could result in a total of more than 2.5 goals being scored.