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Everton vs Reading

Goodison Park (Liverpool)2 March 2013 at 15:00
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Match Events

Everton
Reading
Kick Off
P. JagielkaJ. Heitinga
4′
19′
J. KébéH. Robson-Kanu
M. Fellaini

assist: S. Coleman

42′
Half Time
S. Pienaar

assist: M. Fellaini

59′
K. Mirallas

assist: S. Pienaar

66′
L. OsmanV. Anichebe
74′
75′
N. HuntN. Blackman
S. PienaarT. Hitzlsperger
82′
84′
H. Robson-Kanu

assist: I. Harte

Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Everton is 6.60, compared to — for Reading. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Everton's highest-rated starter is S. Coleman (6.60), while Reading's best-rated player is —.

Midfield Control

Everton field 11 midfielders averaging 6.60, versus Reading's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 100% for Everton and —% for Reading. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Everton's starting XI is 37.0 (youngest: S. Coleman (37), oldest: S. Coleman (37)), while Reading average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Everton's starters average 3 league appearances each, versus 0 for Reading. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

EvertonPosition StrengthReading
6.60
Avg Rating
6.60Midfielder (11 v 11)
0G 0A0G 0A
Everton
1MidfielderJ. Mucha
6MidfielderP. Jagielka
3MidfielderL. Baines
15MidfielderS. Distin
22MidfielderS. Pienaar
21MidfielderL. Osman
23MidfielderS. Coleman6.6
25MidfielderM. Fellaini
4MidfielderD. Gibson
11MidfielderK. Mirallas
7MidfielderN. Jelavic
Reading
41MidfielderS. Taylor
6MidfielderA. Mariappa
23MidfielderI. Harte
27MidfielderS. Kelly
5MidfielderA. Pearce
8MidfielderM. Leigertwood
11MidfielderJ. McAnuff
14MidfielderJ. Kébé
28MidfielderH. Akpan
10MidfielderN. Hunt
9MidfielderA. Le Fondre

Match Summary

Everton defeated Reading 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2012. Goals were scored by M. Fellaini 42′, S. Pienaar 59′, K. Mirallas 66′, H. Robson-Kanu 84′. Everton made 3 substitutions, Reading made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Everton vs Reading Head to Head Results

2 stretnutí
Everton
1
wins
Drawn
0
Reading
1
wins
Total goals
6 · 3.0/match
Both scored
2/2 · 100%
Over 2.5
2/2 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 12 v 2015All 2 meetings

Recent Form

Everton

DDLLDW

Reading

LDLLLD

Match Prediction

Everton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Reading

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Reading

42%Form58%
46%Attack54%
53%Defence47%
0%Head-to-head100%

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.

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 71.9%Draw 20.5%Away 10.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.384.508.00
Max1.405.1610.00
Market favourite:Everton · 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 market70.6%19.0%10.4%
Public market70.7%19.5%9.8%

Everton vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Everton
Result vs. Market: Everton (72%)

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.

EvertonHalf-time:10Reading
18Shots12
12Shots on target6

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: Everton

W 448D 357L 454
Over 2.546
Goals scored1598

Away Record: Reading

W 32D 23L 59
Over 2.554
Goals scored136

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026