Carabao Cup
Reading vs Brentford: result and analysis
Recent form, standings, line-ups and the MBet AI read on Reading v Brentford in the Carabao Cup.
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MBet statistical model
Reading vs Brentford prediction and probabilities
What the model saw before kick-off: Reading (42%)
Small sample · 7/5 matches- 1 · Reading
- 42%
- X · Draw
- 25%
- 2 · Brentford
- 34%
Expected goals
Reading 1.69 · Brentford 1.50
Most likely scores
1-1 (11%) · 2-1 (9%) · 1-2 (8%)
Based on goals from each team's last 7 matches, adjusted for home and away. It does not account for absences, line-ups or opponent strength. It is an estimate, not a guarantee. 18+.
Confirmed data
Key facts
- Reading went into this match with mixed results: 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 6 matches, scoring 15 and conceding 7.
- Brentford went into this match with mixed results: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 5.
- At home, Reading have won 2 of their last 3 matches (3.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded on average).
- Away from home, Brentford have won 1 of their last 3 matches (3.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded on average).
- In Reading's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 5 of 6, and both teams scored in 3 of 6.
- In Brentford's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 3 of 5, and both teams scored in 4 of 5.
Results, goals and standings come from the data source. The prediction probabilities are an estimate from the MBet AI model. Not available for this match: shots and corners per match, standings, enough head-to-head meetings.
Recent form
Both teams' results before this match.

Reading
Last 6 matches
3
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
15-7
Goals
- L12 SeptCambridge United2-1Reading
- W5 SeptReading3-1Blackpool
- W2 SeptReading5-0Mansfield Town
- W25 AugStevenage0-3Reading
- D22 AugAFC Wimbledon0-0Reading
- L15 AugReading3-4Luton Town

Brentford
Last 5 matches
2
Wins
3
Draws
0
Losses
13-5
Goals
- D12 SeptAFC Bournemouth2-2Brentford
- D5 SeptBrentford1-1Sunderland
- D30 AugLeeds United1-1Brentford
- W25 AugBirmingham City1-6Brentford
- W22 AugBrentford3-0Tottenham Hotspur
Line-ups
Starting XI as published by the source.

Reading
Substitutes

Brentford
Substitutes
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