Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Blackburn and Reading drew 2-2 on Wednesday 22 August 2018 in a Championship fixture. Reading went in 2-0 ahead at half-time, but Blackburn fought back to draw level.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BlackburnHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,511 | Overall | 1,372 |
| 1,512 | Match venue | 1,425 |
| 1,512 | At home | 1,464 |
| 1,466 | Away | 1,425 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,445 | Attack | 1,392 |
| 1,551 | Defence | 1,458 |
| 1,453 | Home attack | 1,425 |
| 1,443 | Away attack | 1,422 |
| 1,543 | Home defence | 1,508 |
| 1,534 | Away defence | 1,471 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,508 | Goal environment | 1,557 |
| 1,463 | Home goals | 1,407 |
| 1,545 | Away goals | 1,650 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,508 | Close games | 1,436 |
| 1,512 | Winning margin | 1,346 |
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.
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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.