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Under 3.5 Goals
90%SportPremi predicts Under 3.5 Goals because Reading and Sheffield Wednesday have averaged just 2.2 goals per match recently, pointing to a tighter game.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Sheffield Wednesday defeated Reading 3–1 in the Championship (Matchday 1) on Saturday, 3 August 2019.
Kadeem Harris gave Sheffield Wednesday the lead in the 30th minute, assisted by Liam Palmer before Yakou Meite equalised for Reading in the 54th minute, assisted by Joshua Barrett. Sam Hutchinson put Sheffield Wednesday ahead again in the 56th minute, assisted by Barry Bannan before Lucas João made it 3–1 in the 97th minute, assisted by Sam Hutchinson.
Sam Hutchinson earned the highest SportPremi rating of 7.8, while Reading finished with 14 shots and 59% possession compared to Sheffield Wednesday's 13 shots and 41% possession.
7.8Sam HutchinsonSheffield Wednesday7.8Scored and provided an assist.
7.7
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0%0%0%| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Reading | 46 | 1 | 56 |
| 16 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | -8 | 56 |
Reading are unbeaten in their last six matches.
They have won three of their last five matches.
They have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.
Reading have scored 9 goals in their last five matches, compared with 3 for Sheffield Wednesday.
Reading4-4-1-1SportPremi player ratings for Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, Matchday 1.
After Matchday 46, Leeds lead Championship with 93 points. Reading sit 14th with 56 points, while Sheffield Wednesday are 16th with 56 points. The top six qualify for the Champions League, while the bottom three are relegated.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Leeds | 46 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 77-35 | +42 | 93 |
| 2 |  West Brom | 46 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 77-45 | +32 | 83 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 46 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 80-38 | +42 | 81 |
| 4 |  Fulham | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 64-48 | +16 | 81 |
| 5 |  Cardiff | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 68-58 | +10 | 73 |
| 6 |  Swansea | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 62-53 | +9 | 70 |
| 7 |  Nottingham Forest | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 58-50 | +8 | 70 |
| 8 |  Millwall | 46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 57-51 | +6 | 68 |
| 9 |  Preston | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 59-54 | +5 | 66 |
| 10 |  Derby | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 62-64 | -2 | 64 |
| 11 |  Blackburn | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 66-63 | +3 | 63 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 60-65 | -5 | 63 |
| 13 |  QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 67-76 | -9 | 58 |
| 14 | Reading | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 59-58 | +1 | 56 |
| 15 |  Stoke City | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 62-68 | -6 | 56 |
| 16 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 58-66 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48-61 | -13 | 53 |
| 18 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 52-70 | -18 | 51 |
| 19 |  Luton | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 54-82 | -28 | 51 |
| 20 |  Birmingham | 46 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 54-75 | -21 | 50 |
| 21 |  Barnsley | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 49-69 | -20 | 49 |
| 22 |  Charlton | 46 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 50-65 | -15 | 48 |
| 23 |  Wigan | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 57-56 | +1 | 47 |
| 24 |  Hull City | 46 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 57-87 | -30 | 45 |
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Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull City | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Manchester City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Ipswich | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Leeds | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Fulham | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Premier League
Provided an assist.
7.6Scored.
Sheffield Wednesday4-3-3
José Gomes
Coach
L. Bullen
Coach
Reading
21 M. Olise→ 65’6.4
26 C. Adam→ 65’6.9
23 A. Novakovich→ 85’6.4
T. Mcintyre
S. Walker
M. Morrison
S. BaldockSheffield Wednesday
45 F. Forestieri→ 78’6.318 L. João⚽→ 78’7.6
25 C. Dawson→ 82’6.6
M. Fox
J. Pelupessy
A. Nuhiu
J. Rhodes2
Wins
2
Draws
1
Wins
HIGHEST WIN
3:02:1Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Sheffield Wednesday
