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Aston Villa vs Reading

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Championship · Season 2016

Villa Park, Birmingham15 April 2017 at 15:00
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Aston Villa

1–3
Away

Reading

Referee: Scott Duncan

Match Summary

Reading defeated Aston Villa 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2016.

Rivalry since 2012

Aston Villa vs Reading Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Aston Villa
4
wins
Drawn
2
Reading
1
wins
Total goals
15 · 2.1/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
4/7 · 57%

Recent Meetings

02/02/19Reading
0–0Aston VillaChampionship
25/08/18Aston Villa
1–1ReadingChampionship
03/04/18Aston Villa
3–0ReadingChampionship
15/08/17Reading
2–1Aston VillaChampionship
18/10/16Reading
1–2Aston VillaChampionship
09/03/13Reading
1–2Aston VillaPremier League
27/11/12Aston Villa
1–0ReadingPremier League
Highest-scoring game: 3–0 v 2018All 7 meetings

Recent Form

Aston Villa

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Reading

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Aston Villa2wins
2draws6 meetings
Reading2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Reading.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

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 54.2%Draw 27.9%Away 21.6% ✓

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.843.504.33
Max1.853.644.84
Market favourite:Aston Villa · Moderate 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 market53.0%26.8%20.2%
Public market52.5%27.0%20.5%

Aston Villa vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✗Reading
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (54%)

Result differed from 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.

Aston VillaHalf-time:1 – 1Reading
15Shots13
4Shots on target8

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
02/02/19Reading0–0Aston Villa3.45/3.50/2.17
25/08/18Aston Villa1–1Reading1.60/3.87/6.44
15/08/17Reading2–1Aston Villa2.86/3.17/2.70
03/04/18Aston Villa3–0Reading1.57/4.18/6.26
18/10/16Reading1–2Aston Villa2.70/3.22/2.87
15/04/17Aston Villa1–3Reading1.85/3.58/4.64

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: Aston Villa

W 60D 41L 37
Over 2.546
Goals scored201

Away Record: Reading

W 286D 196L 254
Over 2.550
Goals scored992

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026