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Arsenal vs Reading

Emirates Stadium (London)30 March 2013 at 15:00
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Match Events

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
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Arsenal field 11 midfielders averaging —, 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.

ArsenalPosition StrengthReading
Arsenal
21MidfielderL. Fabianski
4MidfielderP. Mertesacker
3MidfielderB. Sagna
17MidfielderNacho Monreal
6MidfielderL. Koscielny
7MidfielderT. Rosický
8MidfielderArteta
19MidfielderCazorla
16MidfielderA. Ramsey
27MidfielderY. Gervinho
12MidfielderO. Giroud
Reading
41MidfielderS. Taylor
6MidfielderA. Mariappa
3MidfielderN. Shorey
27MidfielderS. Kelly
5MidfielderA. Pearce
8MidfielderM. Leigertwood
20MidfielderD. Guthrie
11MidfielderJ. McAnuff
4MidfielderJ. Karacan
19MidfielderH. Robson-Kanu
7MidfielderP. Pogrebnyak

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.

Rivalry since 2012

Arsenal vs Reading Head to Head Results

2 stretnutí
Arsenal
2
wins
Drawn
0
Reading
0
wins
Total goals
9 · 4.5/match
Both scored
1/2 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/2 · 50%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 25 v 2012All 2 meetings

Recent Form

Arsenal

WWWDWL

Reading

LDLLLD

Match Prediction

Arsenal

50%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

Reading

0%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Arsenal

100%Form0%
70%Attack30%
79%Defence21%
100%Head-to-head0%

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: 3.5%

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

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 701D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2292

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