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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Sheffield Utd
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading vs Sheffield Utd: result and report
Sheffield Utd got the job done on Saturday 8 December 2018, winning 2-0 away at Reading (Championship). It was goalless at half-time, with Sheffield Utd doing the damage after the restart.
Reading and Sheffield Utd have met ten times since January 2013: Reading have won two, Sheffield Utd have taken seven and one was drawn. Our Reading vs Sheffield Utd prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Sheffield Utd away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +127Sheffield Utd
- Venue edge
- +46Sheffield Utd
| ReadingHome | Rating | Sheffield UtdAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,397 | Overall | 1,523 |
| 1,464 | Match venue | 1,510 |
| 1,464 | At home | 1,543 |
| 1,416 | Away | 1,510 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,453 | Attack | 1,501 |
| 1,450 | Defence | 1,529 |
| 1,478 | Home attack | 1,478 |
| 1,426 | Away attack | 1,525 |
| 1,485 | Home defence | 1,575 |
| 1,464 | Away defence | 1,488 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,592 | Goal environment | 1,517 |
| 1,430 | Home goals | 1,478 |
| 1,662 | Away goals | 1,538 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,423 | Close games | 1,481 |
| 1,389 | Winning margin | 1,537 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Sheffield Utd 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.