Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
It ended all square at 1-1 when Blackpool hosted Reading on Tuesday 7 April 2015. Blackpool went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Reading fought back to draw level.
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 | ||
| 1,326 | Overall | 1,450 |
| 1,413 | Match venue | 1,478 |
| 1,413 | At home | 1,512 |
| 1,353 | Away | 1,478 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,345 | Attack | 1,438 |
| 1,427 | Defence | 1,483 |
| 1,371 | Home attack | 1,462 |
| 1,368 | Away attack | 1,462 |
| 1,494 | Home defence | 1,552 |
| 1,431 | Away defence | 1,460 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,562 | Goal environment | 1,555 |
| 1,473 | Home goals | 1,490 |
| 1,588 | Away goals | 1,565 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,437 | Close games | 1,515 |
| 1,291 | Winning margin | 1,423 |
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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.