Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Aston Villa
4-4-2
Reading
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(47) 34 Goals 23 (41)
(32) 21 Assists 15 (28)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.6)
24.9 Average Age 28.3
182.2 Average Height (cm) 181.8
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 45% (42%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.3 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Herd Out 6.79
Stilian Petrov Out N/A
Charles N'Zogbia Out 6.61
Joe Bennett Out 6.6
Gary Gardner Out 6.04
Richard Dunne Doubtful N/A
Ron Vlaar Doubtful 7
Player Reason Status Rating
Jem Karacan Out 6.56
Alex McCarthy Out 7.16
Danny Guthrie Out 6.68
Jimmy Kébé Doubtful 6.89

Team News

Aston Villa
  • A calf injury sustained by Ron Vlaar against Arsenal, with Villa's captain now a doubt for Tuesday's game, may well leave Lambert with somewhat of a crisis situation at the back.
  • Matt Lowton acted as cover after the Dutch international's departure from the game on Saturday and could do so once again, though Nathan Baker could also be an option to partner Clark, with Richard Dunne still unlikely to feature due to fitness concerns.
  • Darren Bent was back available for the game at the weekend but left out of the squad altogether and after an impressive point on Saturday changes look set to be kept to a minimum.
Reading
  • Brian McDermott will be pleased that, despite a defeat at Wigan, his side have looked more potent in attack with Adam Le Fondre in the side, while Sean Morrison is receiving some rave reviews at the other end.
  • With no fresh injury concerns changes are likely to be minimal, with Tabb and McCleary perhaps the biggest competition for places as they both hope to line up in midfield.
  • With Kebe still a doubt Hal Robson-Kanu should keep his place on the opposite flank to captain Jobi McAnuff.

Prediction

  • This is likely to be one of the most important clashes in the midweek fixtures as 18th face 19th when Reading make the trip to Villa Park on Tuesday night.
  • The visitors have the second worst away form in the league, failing to win on the road as of yet, but Villa have really struggled in front of goal this season, with no side scoring fewer than the hosts' 10.
  • Paul Lambert, returning from a touchline ban, will see this as a must win game as the Royals have a game in hand over his young side and defeat would see the home team slip to just one place off the bottom of the table.
Prediction:
Aston Villa
2
1
Reading
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Latest Comments

 
  • TheSpecialOne

    Lambert doesnt even know what his best XI is...

    29 weeks ago
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  • footballgod

    @spuds Villa are really bad as well. Relegation zone battle.

    29 weeks ago
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  • spuds

    I reckon Villa could win this by the odd goal, Reading are so bad. 1-0 Villa

    29 weeks ago
     +2   Report
  • faezan

    half-time:Draw

    29 weeks ago
     +1   Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
15 A. Villa 10 11 17 41 dlwwld
19 Reading 6 10 22 28 dldwll

Top Players

Aston Villa
Reading
C. Benteke 7.45
M. Lowton 7.1
R. Vlaar 7
S. Morrison 6.97
A. Mariappa 6.94
N. Shorey 6.93
C. Benteke 19
G. Agbonlahor 9
A. Weimann 7
A. L. Fondre 12
H. Robson-Kanu 7
P. Pogrebnyak 5
A. Westwood 6
C. N'Zogbia 4
C. Benteke 4
J. McAnuff 7
N. Shorey 4
I. Harte 3

Match Forecast

Aston Villa will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Aston Villa will score from a fast break situation  
Reading will make a comeback if they go behind  
Aston Villa will dominate in the air  
Aston Villa will score a long shot  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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