30 March 2013 at 15:00

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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

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Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal dominates

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

Arsenal6wins
0draws6 meetings
Reading0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.2

Average goals per game

83%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (78%) — the odds may underestimate Arsenal.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

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 80.0%Draw 16.2%Away 7.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.255.5012.00
Max1.256.5515.00
Market favourite:Arsenal · Heavy 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 market78.4%15.0%6.7%
Public market78.4%15.1%6.5%

Arsenal vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Arsenal (80%)

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.

ArsenalHalf-time:10Reading
23Shots4
14Shots on target2

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
17/12/12Reading2–5Arsenal5.20/3.98/1.66
30/03/13Arsenal4–1Reading1.25/6.18/13.90
22/10/06Reading0–4Arsenal5.77/3.49/1.57
19/04/08Arsenal2–0Reading1.31/4.77/9.24
12/11/07Reading1–3Arsenal6.53/3.73/1.50
03/03/07Arsenal2–1Reading1.45/3.76/6.97

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: Arsenal

W 699D 305L 252
Over 2.554
Goals scored2287

Away Record: Reading

W 32D 23L 59
Over 2.554
Goals scored136

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated Reading 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2012. Goals were scored by Y. Gervinho 11′, Cazorla 48′, O. Giroud 67′, H. Robson-Kanu 68′, Arteta 77′ (pen.). Arsenal made 3 substitutions, Reading made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Arsenal and Reading — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Arsenal
Reading
Kick Off
Y. Gervinho

assist: Cazorla

11′
Half Time
Cazorla

assist: Y. Gervinho

48′
61′
P. PogrebnyakN. Hunt
O. Giroud

assist: Y. Gervinho

67′
68′
H. Robson-Kanu

assist: J. McAnuff

Nacho MonrealK. Gibbs
71′
Y. GervinhoA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
75′
O. GiroudL. Podolski
76′
76′
J. KaracanH. Akpan
Arteta

Penalty

77′
81′
H. Robson-KanuG. McCleary
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Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Reading show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Arsenal

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Reading

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Arsenal vs Reading Head to Head Results

Arsenal and Reading have met 2 times — Arsenal won 2, Reading won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (7 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2012.

2

Arsenal

0

Drawn

0

Reading

Goals: 7Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

25 Oct 2016Arsenal2 – 0Reading
17 Dec 2012Reading2 – 5Arsenal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026