Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
It finished Reading 3-1 Bournemouth on Friday 29 January 2021 (Championship). At the break it was 3-0 to Reading. They never let the lead slip.
Reading and Bournemouth have met eight times since December 2013: Reading have won one, Bournemouth have taken six and one was drawn. Our Reading vs Bournemouth 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.
| ReadingHome | Rating | BournemouthAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,530 | Overall | 1,577 |
| 1,483 | Match venue | 1,561 |
| 1,483 | At home | 1,606 |
| 1,520 | Away | 1,561 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,495 | Attack | 1,521 |
| 1,544 | Defence | 1,609 |
| 1,469 | Home attack | 1,561 |
| 1,492 | Away attack | 1,511 |
| 1,518 | Home defence | 1,578 |
| 1,558 | Away defence | 1,603 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,577 | Goal environment | 1,618 |
| 1,430 | Home goals | 1,577 |
| 1,647 | Away goals | 1,542 |
| 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 | 1,493 |
| 1,536 | Winning margin | 1,605 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Bournemouth 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.