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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Watford
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading vs Watford: result and report
It ended all square at 2-2 when Reading hosted Watford on Saturday 4 February 2023. Watford went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Reading fought back to draw level.
Reading and Watford have met 12 times since January 2012: Reading have won five, Watford have taken five and two were drawn. Our Reading vs Watford prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Watford away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +107Watford
- Venue edge
- +26Watford
| ReadingHome | Rating | WatfordAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,446 | Overall | 1,553 |
| 1,507 | Match venue | 1,533 |
| 1,507 | At home | 1,638 |
| 1,399 | Away | 1,533 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,445 | Attack | 1,440 |
| 1,461 | Defence | 1,602 |
| 1,505 | Home attack | 1,520 |
| 1,395 | Away attack | 1,428 |
| 1,490 | Home defence | 1,637 |
| 1,453 | Away defence | 1,569 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,655 | Goal environment | 1,647 |
| 1,505 | Home goals | 1,588 |
| 1,650 | Away goals | 1,558 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,495 | Close games | 1,586 |
| 1,426 | Winning margin | 1,539 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Watford 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.