EFL Cup | First Round
Aug 13, 2024 at 7.45pm UK
JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester2 - 2Reading
Coverage of the EFL Cup First Round clash between Colchester United and Reading.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: AFC Wimbledon 4-2 Colchester
Saturday, August 10 at 3pm in League Two
Saturday, August 10 at 3pm in League Two
Last Game: Birmingham 1-1 Reading
Saturday, August 10 at 5.30pm in League One
Saturday, August 10 at 5.30pm in League One
Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Reading win with a probability of 43.51%. A win for Colchester United had a probability of 32.68% and a draw had a probability of 23.8%.
The most likely scoreline for a Reading win was 1-2 with a probability of 9.02%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 0-1 (7.72%) and 0-2 (6.4%). The likeliest Colchester United win was 2-1 (7.66%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (10.88%).
Result | ||
Colchester United | Draw | Reading |
32.68% ( -0.03) | 23.8% ( 0) | 43.51% ( 0.02) |
Both teams to score 61.15% ( -0.02) |
Goals |
Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
59.14% ( -0.03) | 40.85% ( 0.02) |
Over 3.5 | Under 3.5 |
36.75% ( -0.03) | 63.24% ( 0.03) |
Colchester United Goals |
Over 0.5 | Under 0.5 |
75.54% ( -0.03) | 24.45% ( 0.03) |
Over 1.5 | Under 1.5 |
41.11% ( -0.04) | 58.89% ( 0.04) |
Reading Goals |
Over 0.5 | Under 0.5 |
80.94% ( -0) | 19.06% ( -0) |