Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Sheffield Utd were beaten 2-1 at home by Reading on Friday 15 April 2022 (Championship). Reading went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The head-to-head covers ten games since January 2013, and Sheffield Utd have won seven, Reading have taken two and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Sheffield Utd vs Reading prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Sheffield UtdHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,567 | Overall | 1,412 |
| 1,600 | Match venue | 1,440 |
| 1,600 | At home | 1,452 |
| 1,523 | Away | 1,440 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,462 | Attack | 1,448 |
| 1,619 | Defence | 1,437 |
| 1,501 | Home attack | 1,490 |
| 1,463 | Away attack | 1,425 |
| 1,646 | Home defence | 1,455 |
| 1,547 | Away defence | 1,479 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,475 | Goal environment | 1,640 |
| 1,457 | Home goals | 1,493 |
| 1,518 | Away goals | 1,647 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,523 | Close games | 1,461 |
| 1,573 | Winning margin | 1,389 |
Match venue compares Sheffield Utd 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.