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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Preston
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading vs Preston: result and report
Reading got the job done on Saturday 6 August 2016, winning 1-0 at home to Preston (Championship). Reading led 1-0 at the break and saw it out.
In 16 meetings since December 2015, Reading have won eight, Preston have taken seven and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Reading vs Preston prediction page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Preston away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +110Preston
- Venue edge
- +36Preston
| ReadingHome | Rating | PrestonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,403 | Overall | 1,513 |
| 1,486 | Match venue | 1,522 |
| 1,486 | At home | 1,499 |
| 1,419 | Away | 1,522 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,426 | Attack | 1,436 |
| 1,480 | Defence | 1,566 |
| 1,407 | Home attack | 1,425 |
| 1,461 | Away attack | 1,473 |
| 1,574 | Home defence | 1,557 |
| 1,448 | Away defence | 1,551 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,520 | Goal environment | 1,417 |
| 1,428 | Home goals | 1,448 |
| 1,592 | Away goals | 1,468 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,451 | Close games | 1,525 |
| 1,391 | Winning margin | 1,510 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Preston 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.