The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Peterborough United and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
We said: Peterborough United 1-2 Reading
This match is a crucial one for both teams due to how close they are in the league table, with the winner being able to sit outside of the relegation zone. Neither squad is in good form, which is expected due to their positions, but Reading could just sneak this one due to their ability in front of goal. Read more.Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Reading win with a probability of 37.12%. A win for Peterborough United had a probability of 35.36% and a draw had a probability of 27.5%.
The most likely scoreline for a Reading win was 0-1 with a probability of 10.91%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-2 (8%) and 0-2 (6.71%). The likeliest Peterborough United win was 1-0 (10.58%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (13.01%). The actual scoreline of 0-0 was predicted with an 8.9% likelihood.
| Result | ||
| Peterborough United | Draw | Reading |
| 35.36% | 27.51% | 37.12% |
| Both teams to score 49.27% |
| Goals |
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
