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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Watford vs Reading
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Watford vs Reading: result and report
Watford beat Reading 2-0 on Friday 9 April 2021 in a Championship fixture. Watford went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Watford and Reading have met 12 times since January 2012: Watford have won five, Reading have taken five and two were drawn. Our Watford vs Reading prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Watford at home vs Reading away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +131Watford
- Venue edge
- +156Watford
| WatfordHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,648 | Overall | 1,518 |
| 1,661 | Match venue | 1,506 |
| 1,661 | At home | 1,495 |
| 1,559 | Away | 1,506 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,520 | Attack | 1,491 |
| 1,640 | Defence | 1,553 |
| 1,556 | Home attack | 1,498 |
| 1,480 | Away attack | 1,457 |
| 1,639 | Home defence | 1,519 |
| 1,586 | Away defence | 1,573 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,692 | Goal environment | 1,565 |
| 1,603 | Home goals | 1,440 |
| 1,588 | Away goals | 1,625 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,587 | Close games | 1,473 |
| 1,666 | Winning margin | 1,528 |
Match venue compares Watford 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.