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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Middlesbrough
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading vs Middlesbrough: result and report
Middlesbrough got the job done on Saturday 28 October 2017, winning 2-0 away at Reading (Championship). Middlesbrough went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Reading and Middlesbrough have met 19 times since February 2012: Reading have won six, Middlesbrough have taken 11 and two were drawn. Our Reading vs Middlesbrough prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Middlesbrough away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +47Middlesbrough
- Venue edge
- +65Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,514 | Overall | 1,561 |
| 1,585 | Match venue | 1,519 |
| 1,585 | At home | 1,642 |
| 1,464 | Away | 1,519 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,458 | Attack | 1,475 |
| 1,548 | Defence | 1,634 |
| 1,460 | Home attack | 1,493 |
| 1,465 | Away attack | 1,466 |
| 1,617 | Home defence | 1,696 |
| 1,485 | Away defence | 1,579 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,538 | Goal environment | 1,413 |
| 1,397 | Home goals | 1,418 |
| 1,642 | Away goals | 1,495 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,518 | Close games | 1,519 |
| 1,510 | Winning margin | 1,575 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Middlesbrough away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.