Reading got the job done on Tuesday 14 January 2020, winning 2-0 away at Blackpool (FA Cup). Reading led 1-0 at the break and saw it out.
In 18 meetings since March 2012, Blackpool have won eight, Reading have taken eight and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Blackpool vs Reading prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BlackpoolHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,516 | Overall | 1,553 |
| 1,535 | Match venue | 1,491 |
| 1,535 | At home | 1,554 |
| 1,464 | Away | 1,491 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,489 | Attack | 1,526 |
| 1,529 | Defence | 1,542 |
| 1,503 | Home attack | 1,565 |
| 1,461 | Away attack | 1,456 |
| 1,534 | Home defence | 1,540 |
| 1,508 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,498 | Goal environment | 1,528 |
| 1,502 | Home goals | 1,532 |
| 1,497 | Away goals | 1,497 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,491 | Close games | 1,518 |
| 1,532 | Winning margin | 1,575 |
Match venue compares Blackpool at home with Reading 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.
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