Reading
Brentford
Reading vs Brentford Prediction
Why we picked this for Reading vs Brentford
Our pick for Reading vs Brentford in Championship is Over 2.5 goals, with 50% confidence. Recent form: 4 of Reading's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.8 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Brentford (2.4 per game). That recent scoring pattern is the main reason behind the pick.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 1 of the last 3 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. At 50%, the recent numbers are close to even, so this is one of our weaker picks; treat it with caution. The match ended 2-1, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 3 meetings
Reading vs Brentford, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2018 | Brentford | Reading | 2-2 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Reading | Brentford | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Brentford | Reading | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |