Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League 2 Division One fixture.
Reading U21 got the job done on Friday 28 August, winning 3-1 away at Burnley U21 (Premier League 2 Division One). It was 1-1 at half-time, with Reading U21 doing the damage after the restart.
The goal for Burnley U21 came from B. Pouani (42'). J. Ntege (35', 52') and K. Smith (77') got on the scoresheet for Reading U21.
3W 1D 6L1.00 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Burnley U21Home | Rating | Reading U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,379 | Overall | 1,469 |
| 1,406 | Match venue | 1,472 |
| 1,406 | At home | 1,492 |
| 1,474 | Away | 1,472 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,437 | Attack | 1,466 |
| 1,454 | Defence | 1,492 |
| 1,401 | Home attack | 1,453 |
| 1,517 | Away attack | 1,486 |
| 1,468 | Home defence | 1,519 |
| 1,477 | Away defence | 1,474 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,548 | Goal environment | 1,680 |
| 1,497 | Home goals | 1,573 |
| 1,552 | Away goals | 1,607 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,434 | Close games | 1,514 |
| 1,360 | Winning margin | 1,460 |
Match venue compares Burnley U21 at home with Reading U21 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In five meetings since August 2022, Burnley U21 have won two and Reading U21 have taken three. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 prediction page.