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The most likely scenario for this match will be the occurrence of slight goals. Both teams have some offensive weaknesses and the goal average on each one matches mirrors the closed way they operate. Thus, it’s foreseeable that both teams come for this match in a cautious way, focusing on the defensive process.
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Preview
Reading and West Bromwich meet at Select Car Leasing Stadium, in a match for this stage of the Copa FA (5ta Ronda). There are only 2 recent head‑to‑heads between these two teams: on 12‑01‑2013, which ended in a (3‑2) win by Reading, and another on 22‑09‑2012, which ended in a (1‑0) win by West Bromwich Albion. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Reading presents significant differences between home and away results.
Analysis Reading
The home team comes to this stage of the Copa FA (5ta Ronda) after having eliminated: Walsall and Huddersfield Town. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In their last match, for the Championship, they got a home tie against Burnley by (0‑0). In the last 10 home matches Reading has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 13 of the last 30 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals and 20 out of 30 have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (0'‑15').
Reading comes for this match after a goalless home draw, against Burnley. The young Czech Matej Vydra is the most offensive reference of the home team; however, he presents some gaps in finishing, and he records only two scored goals in the championship. Reading usually operates in a 4-3-3, on which favors the quick leaves for the attack and the conducting of the offensive process through the flanks. The young Brazilian Lucas Piazon is the player with more freedom in the central area of the pitch and, his mission is to support the forward players.
Reading comes for this match after a goalless home draw, against Burnley. The young Czech Matej Vydra is the most offensive reference of the home team; however, he presents some gaps in finishing, and he records only two scored goals in the championship. Reading usually operates in a 4-3-3, on which favors the quick leaves for the attack and the conducting of the offensive process through the flanks. The young Brazilian Lucas Piazon is the player with more freedom in the central area of the pitch and, his mission is to support the forward players.
Confirmed Lineup: Ali Al-Habsi, Chris Gunter, Michael Hector, Paul McShane, Jake Cooper, Jordan Obita, Oliver Norwood, Stephen Quinn, Hal Robson-Kanu, Simon Cox, Deniss Rakels.
Coach: N. Hunt.
Analysis West Bromwich
The away team comes to this stage of the Copa FA (5ta Ronda) after havinf played in the previous rounds against: Peterborough United and Bristol City. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 11 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 19 conceded. In their last match, for the Premier League, they got an away win against Everton by (0‑1). In the last 10 away matches West Bromwich has won 3, tied 3 and lost 4.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only turned the score around in 1.
West Bromwich comes motivated for this match after an away home win, by 0-1, against Everton. Rondón, after 14 minutes, scored the only goal of the match. The Venezuelan Rondón is the most offensive reference of the visiting team, and his main feature is the speed and the ability to pass. It’s important to note the ability of this team in the air balls, and the midfielders Olsson and Evans are relentless in this aspect. One of the weapons of West Bromwich is the attack through the flanks, where they take advantage of the speed of their arrows, McClean and Sessègnon. Morrison and McManaman won’t be able to contribute to their team because they are injured.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only turned the score around in 1.
West Bromwich comes motivated for this match after an away home win, by 0-1, against Everton. Rondón, after 14 minutes, scored the only goal of the match. The Venezuelan Rondón is the most offensive reference of the visiting team, and his main feature is the speed and the ability to pass. It’s important to note the ability of this team in the air balls, and the midfielders Olsson and Evans are relentless in this aspect. One of the weapons of West Bromwich is the attack through the flanks, where they take advantage of the speed of their arrows, McClean and Sessègnon. Morrison and McManaman won’t be able to contribute to their team because they are injured.
Confirmed Lineup: Ben Foster, James Chester, Jonas Olsson, Jonny Evans, Chris Brunt, Sandro, Stéphane Sessègnon, Darren Fletcher, James McClean, Salomón Rondón, Saido Berahino.
Coach: S. Bruce.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Reading West Bromwich match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Reading vs West Bromwich match, on 20 February 2016, of the preview written by the editors of Online Betting Academy, goes to: Under 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on betfair.
👉 In which stadium will the Reading West Bromwich be played?
The Reading vs West Bromwich on 20 February 2016 will be played at Reading, Select Car Leasing Stadium.
FA Cup
Copa FA - 2015/2016
- 100% 887 / 889 Games
- Home team wins 43.86%
- Draws 17.25%
- Away team wins 38.9%
- Over 1.5 82.41%
- Over 2.5 61.89%
- Over 3.5 38.67%
- Goals 2871
- Goals /match 3.24
- Goals /match home 1.67
- Goals /match away 1.57
- Both teams score 58.51%
- Goals after 80' 3.76%
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