Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Reading
Match Time & Date:
22/02/2025
13:30
Prediction: 0-1
Birmingham City
Reading will try to claim a major scalp in League One round 33 when they face Birmingham City at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The Royals are undefeated in the previous four league matches and they must be high on confidence following a 2-1 win over Rotherham. Montserrat defender Jeriel Dorsett remains in the recovery room, while duo Dean – Elliott is rated doubtful for the home team. Anyhow, boss Noel Hunt is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Millers.
Meanwhile, Birmingham City are on the right track to secure automatic Championship promotion. The league leaders are on a four-game winning run in League One and given their solid defence, one goal should separate the two sides in Saturday’s encounter. All Lee Buchanan, Emil Hansson, and Jay Stansfield have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the away team.
Highlighted Team (Birmingham City):
Birmingham City are a club located in the city of Birmingham, England. Birmingham City were founded in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, but the club’s named was changed to Small Heath in 1888. 17 years later they became Birmingham and in 1943 they finally changed their name to Birmingham City.
The Blues welcome their rivals at St. Andrew’s, the stadium that was opened in 1906. Birmingham City compete in the Championship and their fiercest rivals are WBA and Aston Villa. The Blues made it to the FA Cup final twice, but they have yet to win the prestigious trophy. In 1931 they were beaten by their local rivals WBA in the title game (1-2), whilst in 1956 they were outplayed by Manchester City in the title game.
The colour of Birmingham’s home kit is blue with white stripe. Trevor Francis, Gil Merrick, Bob Latchford, Jeff Hall, Alex Govan, Joe Bradford and Christophe Dugarry are notable footballers who played for the St. Andrew’s outfit in the past.
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