Reading vs Brentford
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Who will win, Reading vs Brentford?
CheckLive's model makes Reading the favourite. Model signal strength is 66/100; this is not a win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Reading 3:1 Brentford.
When is Reading vs Brentford?
Kick-off Tuesday 15 September at 20:00 UK time, in the EFL Cup, Round 3.
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Head to Head meetings
Reading – Brentford
Reading
Brentford
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 2 |
Average per game | 1 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-2 |
Form
Reading
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Brentford
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Reading – Brentford
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Reading opened the score in 7 of the last 7 matches
Recent form favours Brentford to win
Brentford opened the score in 6 of the last 6 matches
12 hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 | 6.50 | 1.17 |
Brentford · 4-2-3-1
Starting lineups: 31 Ellery Balcombe, 33 Michael Kayode, 20 Kristoffer Ajer, 3 Rico Henry, 25 El Hadji Malick Diouf, 24 Mikkel Damsgaard, 18 Mamadou Sangare, 11 Dango Ouattara, 14 Fabio Carvalho, 23 Keane Lewis-Potter, 13 Callum Wilson
Reading · 4-2-3-1
Starting lineups: 1 Joel Pereira, 39 Ashqar Ahmed, 15 Paudie O’Connor, 23 Conor Masterson, 5 Haydon Roberts, 6 Liam Fraser, 8 Charlie Savage, 14 Randell Williams, 28 Josh Stokes, 11 Daniel Kyerewaa, 9 Jamie Reid
Brentford · 4-2-3-1
Starting lineups: 1 Caoimhin Kelleher, 2 Aaron Hickey, 20 Kristoffer Ajer, 44 Jannik Schuster, 3 Rico Henry, 18 Mamadou Sangare, 6 Yehor Yarmoliuk, 11 Dango Ouattara, 14 Fabio Carvalho, 19 Jaidon Anthony, 13 Callum Wilson
Reading · 4-2-3-1
Starting lineups: 1 Joel Pereira, 39 Ashqar Ahmed, 23 Conor Masterson, 16 Benn Ward, 5 Haydon Roberts, 6 Liam Fraser, 8 Charlie Savage, 14 Randell Williams, 17 George Earthy, 11 Daniel Kyerewaa, 18 Jacob Brown
Reading is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 64.1 vs 52.5 for Brentford. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 71.2 vs 54.2). CheckLive signal strength 66/100.
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Reading vs Brentford?
In the CheckLive calculation Reading is the favourite: 64.1 vs 52.5. Signal strength 66/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Reading's main edge?
Reading is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 71.2 vs 54.2 for Brentford. The overall rating gap is 11.6.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Reading vs Brentford, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 | 6.50 | 1.17 |