Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Reading vs Birmingham

Reading vs Birmingham ended 2-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2019-12-07 15:00 Madejski Stadium Regular Season - 20
Full Time
Reading

Reading

Y. Meïté45'
Lucas João90+5'
2 - 3
Final score
Birmingham

Birmingham

41'M. Morrison
59'Jérémie Bela
88'Álvaro Giménez
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Birmingham beat Reading 3-2.

Goals: M. Morrison (Birmingham, 41'), Y. Meïté (Reading, 45'), Jérémie Bela (Birmingham, 59'), Álvaro Giménez (Birmingham, 88'), Lucas João (Reading, 90+5').

Reading had 42% possession to Birmingham's 58%, with 15.00 shots to 16.00.

Pelé (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 7.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

17'
Out: J. Clarke-SalterIn: W. Harding
Birmingham
30'
Out: D. CrowleyIn: J. Maghoma
Birmingham
41'
M. MorrisonOwn Goal
Birmingham
45'
Y. MeïtéPelé
Reading
46'
Out: M. MiazgaIn: L. Boyé
Reading
59'
Jérémie BelaNormal Goal
Birmingham
62'
Josh McEachranYellow Card
Birmingham
66'
Out: G. McClearyIn: Lucas João
Reading
69'
Out: J. McEachranIn: L. Jutkiewicz
Birmingham
76'
Out: PeléIn: C. Adam
Reading
88'
Álvaro GiménezNormal Goal
Birmingham
90'
George PușcașYellow Card
Reading
90+5'
Lucas JoãoC. Adam
Reading
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Reading
Statistic
Birmingham
42%
Possession
58%
15
Total Shots
16
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Blocked Shots
6
11
Shots Inside Box
8
4
Shots Outside Box
8
8
Corners
5
2
Offsides
2
19
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
1
320
Total Passes
456
221
Accurate Passes
352
3
Goalkeeper Saves
1
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Pelé
Reading

Pelé

Rating 7.5 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Reading

Y. Meïté

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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