Reading host Blackburn Rovers at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday. I find the home team and the prospect of goals slightly underestimated in the current market.
Reading
Considering the bleak performances distinguishing the last couple of seasons, The Royals should be glad to start this season closer to mid-table than bottom of the table. Yet, the performances at the start of this very season leaves the Berkshire club hoping for even more and residing in 17:th place with only 7 points from 7 games must be dissapointing for sure.
Statistics
Only 5 teams have created more shots than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading creating on average 14.00 shots per game. Only 2 teams have created more shots on target than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading creating on average 4.71 shots on target per game.
Counting only the home games so far this season, 6 teams have created more shots than Reading in the Championship, Reading creating on average 15.33 shots per game. 5 teams have created more shots on target at home than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading creating on average 4.33 shots on target per game.
At the defensive department however, only 8 teams have conceded more shots than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading conceding on average 13.57 shots per game. Only 5 teams have conceded more shots on target than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading conceding on average 4.29 shots on target per game.
When at home, only 5 teams have conceded more shots than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading conceding on average 16.00 shots per game. Only 1 teams have conceded more shots on target at home than Reading so far in the Championship this season, Reading conceding on average 5.75 shots on target per game.
Blackburn
Rovers is off to a decent start to the season, occupying 12:th spot with 10 points from 7 games. The perfromances though haven't really been up to par with the points tally.
Statistics
Only 8 teams have created fewer shots than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, Blackburn creating on average 11.43 shots per game. Only 6 teams have created fewer shots on target than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, Blackburn creating on average 3.43 shots on target per game.
Counting only games on the road so far this season, only 5 teams have created fewer shots than Blackburn in the Championship, Blackburn creating on average 9.67 shots per game. 7 teams have created fewer shots on target on the road than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, Blackburn creating on average 3.00 shots on target per game.
At the other end of the pitch things don't impress much either. Only 7 teams have conceded fewer shots on the road than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, Blackburn conceding on average 15.00 shots per game3.67 shots on target per game.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Reading is clicking attacking wise but is really sloppy at the back.
Blackburn is rather mediocre in both attack and defence and I can see them conceding two or three goals on Saturday while maybe also getting one for free as well.
For what it's worth, the last 5 games between the two teams have all included 3 or more goals.
My first Betting Tip is Reading -0.25.
Stake at 3.75/10 units.
My second Betting Tip is Total Goals: Over 2.75.
Stake at 3.75/10 units.
