22 April 2017 at 14:00

Referee: Geoff Eltringham

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nottingham Forest2wins
5draws10 meetings
Reading3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 42.0%Draw 29.4%Away 32.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.102.90
Max2.503.603.20
Market favourite:Nottingham Forest · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.5%27.7%30.8%
Public market42.4%27.1%30.5%

Nottingham Forest vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nottingham Forest
Result vs. Market: Nottingham Forest (42%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Nottingham ForestHalf-time:10Reading
19Shots10
10Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/03/22Nottingham Forest4–0Reading1.54/4.14/6.17
20/11/21Reading1–1Nottingham Forest3.13/3.28/2.36
13/03/21Nottingham Forest1–1Reading2.71/3.05/2.88
05/12/20Reading2–0Nottingham Forest2.34/3.18/3.31
22/01/20Nottingham Forest1–1Reading2.06/3.43/3.75
11/01/20Reading1–1Nottingham Forest2.40/3.25/3.13
12/01/19Reading2–0Nottingham Forest3.45/3.37/2.24
11/08/18Nottingham Forest1–0Reading1.66/3.77/5.85
31/10/17Reading3–1Nottingham Forest2.29/3.38/3.29
20/02/18Nottingham Forest1–1Reading2.24/3.24/3.54

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nottingham Forest

W 238D 205L 247
Over 2.545
Goals scored860

Away Record: Reading

W 286D 196L 254
Over 2.550
Goals scored992

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nottingham Forest defeated Reading 3:2. The match was played in Championship 2016.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nottingham Forest have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Reading show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nottingham Forest

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Reading

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026