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Reading vs Aston Villa

Madejski Stadium (Reading)9 March 2013 at 15:00
12

Match Events

Reading
Aston Villa
Kick Off
N. Baker

Own Goal

32′
33′
C. Benteke

assist: A. Weimann

45′
G. Agbonlahor
Half Time
H. AkpanG. McCleary
55′
N. HuntN. Blackman
56′
71′
B. BannanC. N'Zogbia
80′
N. BakerJ. Bennett
M. LeigertwoodD. Guthrie
81′
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Reading field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Aston Villa'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.

ReadingPosition StrengthAston Villa
Reading
41MidfielderS. Taylor
6MidfielderA. Mariappa
23MidfielderI. Harte
27MidfielderS. Kelly
5MidfielderA. Pearce
8MidfielderM. Leigertwood
11MidfielderJ. McAnuff
19MidfielderH. Robson-Kanu
28MidfielderH. Akpan
10MidfielderN. Hunt
9MidfielderA. Le Fondre
Aston Villa
22MidfielderB. Guzan
4MidfielderR. Vlaar
34MidfielderM. Lowton
6MidfielderC. Clark
32MidfielderN. Baker
25MidfielderB. Bannan
15MidfielderA. Westwood
18MidfielderY. Sylla
11MidfielderG. Agbonlahor
20MidfielderC. Benteke
26MidfielderA. Weimann

Match Summary

Aston Villa defeated Reading 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2012. Goals were scored by N. Baker 32′ (o.g.), C. Benteke 33′, G. Agbonlahor 45′. Reading made 3 substitutions, Aston Villa made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Reading vs Aston Villa Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Reading
2
wins
Drawn
2
Aston Villa
3
wins
Total goals
16 · 2.3/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
4/7 · 57%

Recent Form

Reading

LDLLLD

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Match Prediction

Reading

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Aston Villa

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Aston Villa

50%Form50%
46%Attack54%
45%Defence55%
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

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Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 40.7%Draw 30.3%Away 32.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.423.102.90
Max2.503.403.19
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market40.5%28.8%30.7%
Public market39.8%28.7%31.5%

Reading vs Aston Villa — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Aston Villa
Result vs. Market: Reading (41%)

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.

ReadingHalf-time:12Aston Villa
10Shots18
4Shots on target7

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: Reading

W 32D 23L 59
Over 2.554
Goals scored136

Away Record: Aston Villa

W 407D 316L 422
Over 2.549
Goals scored1441

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026