Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
It finished Blackburn 3-1 Reading on Saturday 7 May 2016 (Championship). At the break it was 2-1 to Blackburn. They never let the lead slip.
Blackburn and Reading have met 18 times since November 2013: Blackburn have won seven, Reading have taken eight and three were drawn. Our Blackburn vs Reading prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BlackburnHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,472 | Overall | 1,416 |
| 1,511 | Match venue | 1,428 |
| 1,511 | At home | 1,486 |
| 1,479 | Away | 1,428 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,428 | Attack | 1,426 |
| 1,559 | Defence | 1,497 |
| 1,483 | Home attack | 1,407 |
| 1,414 | Away attack | 1,462 |
| 1,544 | Home defence | 1,574 |
| 1,567 | Away defence | 1,462 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,502 | Goal environment | 1,515 |
| 1,462 | Home goals | 1,428 |
| 1,540 | Away goals | 1,587 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,466 | Close games | 1,451 |
| 1,474 | Winning margin | 1,408 |
Match venue compares Blackburn 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.