Reading
Brentford
Reading vs Brentford Prediction
Why we picked this for Reading vs Brentford
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Reading against Brentford (Championship), rated at 64% confidence. Matches involving Reading produced 1.6 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Brentford it is 5.0 goals per game, with 4 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form is split here (4 of 10 games went under 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 1 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. The 64% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 1-3, so Under 2.5 didn't come in.
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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 5 meetings
Reading vs Brentford, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2020 | Brentford | Reading | 3-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Reading | Brentford | 0-3 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Nov 23, 2019 | Brentford | Reading | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Reading | Brentford | 2-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Brentford | Reading | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |