Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Cardiff — live score & stats
Reading against Cardiff in the Championship (England) on 16th April 2021. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Championship clash.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Cardiff away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +15Cardiff
- Venue edge
- +80Cardiff
| ReadingHome | Rating | CardiffAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,507 | Overall | 1,523 |
| 1,495 | Match venue | 1,575 |
| 1,495 | At home | 1,521 |
| 1,498 | Away | 1,575 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,482 | Attack | 1,499 |
| 1,547 | Defence | 1,556 |
| 1,498 | Home attack | 1,519 |
| 1,450 | Away attack | 1,483 |
| 1,519 | Home defence | 1,565 |
| 1,567 | Away defence | 1,574 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,563 | Goal environment | 1,495 |
| 1,440 | Home goals | 1,485 |
| 1,623 | Away goals | 1,510 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,473 | Close games | 1,488 |
| 1,515 | Winning margin | 1,527 |
The venue row sets Reading at home against Cardiff on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.
Starting XIs
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