England - ChampionshipStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Bristol City and Reading, taking place on Saturday, 01 April 2023, at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.
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Bristol City, Recent FormThe Bristol City squad will be suffering from a feeling of disappointment after falling to a 2-0 away defeat against Swansea City, which saw them drop all three points and come away from the game empty-handed. They came away from that fixture with 42% of the possession and clocked up 6 attempts on goal with 3 on target. By comparison, Swansea City managed 17 attempts on goal, with 5 on target.
Having conceded 5 goals and scored just 3 in their last 6 games, they have been very fortunate to pick up 7 points. There are concerning signs for them, having failed to score in 4 of their last 6 league games. A number of teams visiting Ashton Gate Stadium have struggled to break through on goal this season so far with the home side having kept 8 clean sheets.
They have been performing well at Ashton Gate Stadium recently and are unbeaten in their last 6 home games.
Reading, Recent FormReading will not be too disappointed to take a point from their 1-1 result against Hull City last time out. They achieved 39% possession in that match and had 11 strikes at goal, with 5 hitting the target, up against Hull City's tally of 12 efforts at goal, 4 of which were on target.
It seems pretty certain that Paul Ince will be quite pleased with his squad's ability to score goals in recent matches, having managed 5 goals in their past 6 outings. In contrast, however, he will be concerned that their defensive qualities look a little more fragile, with 11 goals conceded in those matches and some crucial points dropped. Unable to score in 5 of their last 6 away games, they will need to improve in front of goal if they are to pick up more points. They are struggling defensively and as a result have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 16 games.
Reading will not be enjoying their recent run of poor form on the road. They've lost their last 6 league games in a row away from home and not recorded a win on their travels in 8 games.
Reading recorded a 2-0 win last time these two sides went head to head in the league.
The Bristol City defence has struggled against The Royals in past meetings, having conceded 1 or more goals in each of their last 5 games.
Reading player Yakou Meïté will be feeling confident about recording goals against Bristol City ahead of this encounter, with a scoring record of 3 goals from their last 5 meetings.
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Rob Atkinson (Cruciate ligament), Ayman Benarous (Cruciate ligament), Tommy Conway (Hamstring), Matty James (Ankle), Tomáš Kalas (Groin), Kal Naismith (Calf) and Joe Williams (Leg) are all currently out of contention for this game.
The injury list is starting to mount up for Reading manager Paul Ince with Ovie Ejaria (Knee), Junior Hoilett (Hamstring), Sam Hutchinson (Achilles tendon), Yakou Meïté (Leg) and Baba Rahman (Ankle) all unavailable for selection, and Dejan Tetek (Leg) out for the rest of the season.
Bristol City Playing at home | Reading Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Goals scored | 0.6 |
| 0.9 | Goals conceded | 1.9 |
| 40' | Time first goal scored | 50' |
| 44' | Time first goal conceded | 32' |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 3.4 | Subs used | 3.3 |
| 4-2 | Biggest victory | 2-1 |
| 2-0 | Biggest defeat | 5-0 |
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