Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

Reading secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Port Vale in their English League One clash at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Paddy Lane's 66th-minute goal proved to be the difference between the two sides. Port Vale, despite having slightly more possession (51.6% vs 48.4%), struggled to convert their chances, managing only 3 shots on target from 14 attempts. Reading were more clinical, putting 5 of their 11 shots on target. The match saw an equal number of fouls committed (12) and yellow cards (2) for both teams.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a Reading win proved accurate, aligning with their 47.5% win probability forecast. The AI did not expect a balanced game. Reading's recent form has been mixed, with a couple of draws and a loss in their last five league games, alongside League Cup victories. Port Vale's form is equally inconsistent, with recent League One losses.
Looking ahead, Reading face Barnsley away, a team they have struggled against in recent head-to-head matches, losing two of the last five encounters. Barnsley's form is also mixed, with wins and losses in their recent games. Port Vale will host Leyton Orient. They need to improve their consistency after recent poor league results. Leyton Orient's form is as inconsistent as Port Vale's form, so they should have a chance to get points from the game.