Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League 2 Division One fixture.
Middlesbrough U23 got the job done on Friday 9 April 2021, winning 4-2 away at Reading U23 (Premier League 2 Division One). It was 1-1 at half-time, with Middlesbrough U23 doing the damage after the restart.
Reading U23 and Middlesbrough U23 have met four times since November 2020: Reading U23 have won two and Middlesbrough U23 have taken two. Our Reading U23 vs Middlesbrough U23 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.
| Reading U23Home | Rating | Middlesbrough U23Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,503 | Overall | 1,478 |
| 1,505 | Match venue | 1,500 |
| 1,505 | At home | 1,485 |
| 1,495 | Away | 1,500 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,503 | Attack | 1,487 |
| 1,437 | Defence | 1,504 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,489 |
| 1,488 | Away attack | 1,505 |
| 1,455 | Home defence | 1,501 |
| 1,465 | Away defence | 1,509 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,588 | Goal environment | 1,545 |
| 1,548 | Home goals | 1,515 |
| 1,540 | Away goals | 1,530 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,581 | Close games | 1,481 |
| 1,481 | Winning margin | 1,477 |
Match venue compares Reading U23 at home with Middlesbrough U23 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.