Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Reading
4-2-3-1
West Bromwich Albion
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(41) 25 Goals 28 (50)
(28) 15 Assists 23 (35)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
27.4 Average Age 28.5
180.8 Average Height (cm) 183.7
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(42%) 41% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.3) 0.3 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Alex McCarthy Out 7.16
Jason Roberts Doubtful 6.4
Mikele Leigertwood Doubtful 6.8
Player Reason Status Rating
Zoltán Gera Out 6.95
Claudio Yacob Doubtful 6.85
Marc-Antoine Fortuné Doubtful 6.33
Steven Reid Doubtful 6.68
Goran Popov Doubtful 6.51
Jonas Olsson Doubtful 6.58

Team News

Reading
  • Adam Le Fondre could be rewarded with a start up front alongside Pogrebnyak after netting a brace against Crawley in the cup.
  • Leigertwood missed the game at weekend with a knock but could return, with Karacan, Tabb and Guthrie also vying for a centre midfield berth.
  • At the back McDermott must choose between Mariappa and Morrison in the centre and Gunter and Cummings on the right.
West Bromwich Albion
  • West Brom were dealt a blow with the news that Zoltan Gera will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
  • Reid, Olsson and Popov remain doubts at the back, so the defence should remain unchanged.
  • Long may get the nod over Lukaku after netting in the FA Cup tie with QPR when both got a rare chance to start together.

Prediction

  • West Brom haven't won away at Reading in their last 9 attempts in league and cup competitions, last beating the Royals away from home in 1995.
  • They did, however, come out on top in the only Premier League encounter between the sides earlier in the season, with a Lukaku goal enough the secure a narrow 1-0 win for the Baggies.
  • The visitors will be favourites but Reading's home form has kept them in with a chance of survival this season, losing just three times at the Madjeski, so this is likely to be a close match.
Prediction:
Reading
1
1
West Bromwich Albion
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Latest Comments

 
  • Oscar360

    2 Hitwoodwork??it must be hatrick!!

    18 weeks ago
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  • manunitedfan

    i'd be surprised if reading got a point in this match, i think 2-0 west brom.

    19 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
8 W. B. Albion 14 7 17 49 dwllld
19 Reading 6 10 22 28 dldwll

Top Players

Reading
West Bromwich Albion
S. Morrison 6.97
A. Mariappa 6.94
N. Shorey 6.93
R. Lukaku 6.94
G. McAuley 6.86
C. Yacob 6.85
A. L. Fondre 12
H. Robson-Kanu 7
P. Pogrebnyak 5
R. Lukaku 17
S. Long 8
P. Odemwingie 5
J. McAnuff 7
N. Shorey 4
I. Harte 3
C. Brunt 4
J. Morrison 4
S. Long 4

Match Forecast

West Bromwich Albion will score from a fast break situation  
West Bromwich Albion will make a comeback if they go behind  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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