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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Stoke City vs Reading
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Stoke City vs Reading: result and report
Stoke City got the job done on Saturday 7 August 2021, winning 3-2 at home to Reading (Championship). Stoke City led 2-1 at the break and saw it out.
The head-to-head covers 12 games since August 2012, and Stoke City have won four, Reading have taken two and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Stoke City vs Reading prediction page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Stoke City 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
- +32Reading
- Venue edge
- +3Reading
| Stoke CityHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,465 | Overall | 1,496 |
| 1,488 | Match venue | 1,490 |
| 1,488 | At home | 1,496 |
| 1,464 | Away | 1,490 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,429 | Attack | 1,484 |
| 1,539 | Defence | 1,526 |
| 1,461 | Home attack | 1,507 |
| 1,402 | Away attack | 1,439 |
| 1,538 | Home defence | 1,508 |
| 1,538 | Away defence | 1,562 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,440 | Goal environment | 1,572 |
| 1,485 | Home goals | 1,448 |
| 1,455 | Away goals | 1,623 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,460 | Close games | 1,476 |
| 1,463 | Winning margin | 1,497 |
Match venue compares Stoke City 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.