Nottingham Forest vs Reading: result 3-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 44Kick-off on April 22, 2017 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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What was the result of Nottingham Forest vs Reading?
Nottingham Forest won 3-2 on April 22, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 31′B. AssombalongaNottingham Forest
- 47′B. AssombalongaNottingham Forest
- 54′M. CarayolNottingham Forest
- 58′Yann KermorgantReading
- 74′Yann KermorgantReading
Official lineup for Nottingham Forest vs Reading
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Nottingham Forest
4-1-4-1- 45B. Brereton
- 9B. Assombalonga
- 11B. Osborn
- 18M. Carayol
- 24D. Vaughan
- 8Chris Cohen
- 42J. Worrall
- 2E. Lichaj
- 13D. Fox
- 4M. Mancienne
- 43J. Smith
Reading
3-4-1-2- 18Yann Kermorgant
- 50L. Grabban
- 38L. Kelly
- 8J. Swift
- 25A. Popa
- 11J. Obita
- 23Daniel Williams
- 24T. Blackett
- 16L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 26Ali Al Habsi
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nottingham Forest have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Reading have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2017 | Cardiff(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Blackburn(home) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Apr 8, 2017 | Huddersfield(home) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Wolves(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Preston(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2017 | Rotherham(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Aston Villa(away) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Apr 8, 2017 | Norwich(away) | 1-7 | Championship |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Blackburn(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Leeds(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Nottingham Forest wins, 1 draw, 2 Reading wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2016 | Reading 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Championship |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Reading 2-1 Nottingham Forest | Championship |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Nottingham Forest 3-1 Reading | Championship |
| Feb 28, 2015 | Reading 0-3 Nottingham Forest | Championship |
| Aug 23, 2014 | Nottingham Forest 4-0 Reading | Championship |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Reading 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Reading vs Nottingham Forest on Oct 29, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
Nottingham Forest score 1.2 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Reading score 1.3 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 1.2 | 1.4 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Reading | 1.3 | 1.5 | 5 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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