Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading were beaten 2-0 at home by Luton on Wednesday 19 January 2022 (Championship). At the break it was 1-0 to Luton. They never let the lead slip.
The head-to-head covers 13 games since November 2019, and Reading have won five, Luton have taken five and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Reading vs Luton prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| ReadingHome | Rating | LutonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,436 | Overall | 1,506 |
| 1,475 | Match venue | 1,464 |
| 1,475 | At home | 1,519 |
| 1,463 | Away | 1,464 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,461 | Attack | 1,474 |
| 1,466 | Defence | 1,537 |
| 1,494 | Home attack | 1,479 |
| 1,438 | Away attack | 1,428 |
| 1,472 | Home defence | 1,547 |
| 1,522 | Away defence | 1,499 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,610 | Goal environment | 1,512 |
| 1,480 | Home goals | 1,527 |
| 1,630 | Away goals | 1,485 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,458 | Close games | 1,503 |
| 1,425 | Winning margin | 1,512 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Luton 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.