Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
West Brom got the job done on Saturday 6 October 2018, winning 4-1 at home to Reading (Championship). At the break it was 1-0 to Reading. West Brom turned it round in the second half.
In 11 meetings since September 2012, West Brom have won seven, Reading have taken two and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our West Brom vs Reading prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| West BromHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,548 | Overall | 1,394 |
| 1,524 | Match venue | 1,454 |
| 1,524 | At home | 1,439 |
| 1,518 | Away | 1,454 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,548 | Attack | 1,439 |
| 1,489 | Defence | 1,462 |
| 1,532 | Home attack | 1,428 |
| 1,525 | Away attack | 1,463 |
| 1,499 | Home defence | 1,507 |
| 1,486 | Away defence | 1,466 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,542 | Goal environment | 1,573 |
| 1,525 | Home goals | 1,407 |
| 1,517 | Away goals | 1,667 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,512 | Close games | 1,426 |
| 1,562 | Winning margin | 1,386 |
Match venue compares West Brom 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.