Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Brentford got the job done on Saturday 19 December 2020, winning 3-1 at home to Reading (Championship). Brentford went in 3-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BrentfordHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,593 | Overall | 1,497 |
| 1,611 | Match venue | 1,515 |
| 1,611 | At home | 1,461 |
| 1,529 | Away | 1,515 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,533 | Attack | 1,489 |
| 1,618 | Defence | 1,521 |
| 1,552 | Home attack | 1,445 |
| 1,505 | Away attack | 1,509 |
| 1,610 | Home defence | 1,508 |
| 1,599 | Away defence | 1,549 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,775 | Goal environment | 1,583 |
| 1,678 | Home goals | 1,427 |
| 1,597 | Away goals | 1,657 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,492 | Close games | 1,454 |
| 1,620 | Winning margin | 1,498 |
Match venue compares Brentford 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.
Brentford and Reading have met 15 times since October 2014: Brentford have won ten, Reading have taken three and two were drawn. Our Brentford vs Reading prediction page has every tip on this pairing.