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Under 3.5 Goals
90%SportPremi predicts Under 3.5 Goals because Reading and Sheffield Wednesday have averaged just 2.3 goals per match recently, pointing to a tighter game.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Sheffield Wednesday defeated Reading 2–1 in the Championship (Matchday 6) on Saturday, 1 September 2018.
Adam Reach gave Sheffield Wednesday the lead in the 12th minute, assisted by Matthew Penney before Lucas João doubled Sheffield Wednesday's lead in the 46th minute, assisted by Adam Reach. Liam Moore pulled one back for Reading in the 64th minute, assisted by Leandro Bacuna.
Adam Reach earned the highest SportPremi rating of 7.9, while Reading finished with 13 shots and 51% possession compared to Sheffield Wednesday's 10 shots and 49% possession.
7.9Adam ReachSheffield Wednesday7.9Scored and provided an assist.
7.8
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0%0%0%| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | -2 | 64 |
| 20 | Reading | 46 | -17 | 47 |
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.
Reading4-4-2SportPremi player ratings for Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, Matchday 6.
After Matchday 46, Norwich lead Championship with 94 points. Reading sit 20th with 47 points, while Sheffield Wednesday are 12th with 64 points. The top six qualify for the Champions League, while the bottom three are relegated.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Norwich | 46 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 93-57 | +36 | 94 |
| 2 |  Sheffield Utd | 46 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 78-41 | +37 | 89 |
| 3 |  Leeds | 46 | 25 | 8 | 13 | 73-50 | +23 | 83 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 87-62 | +25 | 80 |
| 5 |  Aston Villa | 46 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 82-61 | +21 | 76 |
| 6 |  Derby | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 69-54 | +15 | 74 |
| 7 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 49-41 | +8 | 73 |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 59-53 | +6 | 70 |
| 9 |  Nottingham Forest | 46 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 61-54 | +7 | 66 |
| 10 |  Swansea | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 65-62 | +3 | 65 |
| 11 |  Brentford | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 73-59 | +14 | 64 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 60-62 | -2 | 64 |
| 13 |  Hull City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 66-68 | -2 | 62 |
| 14 |  Preston | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 67-67 | 0 | 61 |
| 15 |  Blackburn | 46 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 64-69 | -5 | 60 |
| 16 |  Stoke City | 46 | 11 | 22 | 13 | 45-52 | -7 | 55 |
| 17 |  Birmingham | 46 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 64-58 | +6 | 52 |
| 18 |  Wigan | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 51-64 | -13 | 52 |
| 19 |  QPR | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 53-71 | -18 | 51 |
| 20 | Reading | 46 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 49-66 | -17 | 47 |
| 21 |  Millwall | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | 48-64 | -16 | 44 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 46 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 52-83 | -31 | 40 |
| 23 |  Bolton | 46 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 29-78 | -49 | 32 |
| 24 |  Ipswich | 46 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 36-77 | -41 | 31 |
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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
Scored.
7.1Created two chances.
Sheffield Wednesday4-2-3-1
P. Clement
Coach
J. Luhukay
Coach
Reading
29 M. McNulty→ 59’6.8
19 J. Sims→ 60’6.2
38 L. Kelly→ 60’6.8
P. McShane
J. Swift
T. Blackett
S. WalkerSheffield Wednesday
45 F. Forestieri→ 82’6.5
9 S. Fletcher→ 87’6.6
M. Fox
S. Hutchinson
A. Baker
J. Wildsmith
J. Lee2
Wins
2
Draws
1
Wins
HIGHEST WIN
3:03:1Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Sheffield Wednesday
