Bromley ضد Reading — EFL Cup

**Bromley 1-1 Reading**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 64% of matches. The unusualness was primarily driven by defending (43% of the unusualness) and build-up (29% of the unusualness). Both teams were extremely active in clearing the ball, recording 83 clearances in total (99th percentile of the two teams' joint volume) with no real difference between them. This was mirrored by a high volume of blocked shots (11 in total, 97th percentile of joint volume), showing both sides were frequently under pressure.

**How it played out:** The attacking play was defined by a heavy focus on the flanks, as both teams recorded 15 accurate crosses (98th percentile of the two teams' joint volume), with Reading making 9 to Bromley's 6 (81st percentile of gaps). This pressure near the goal was further evidenced by 15 corners in total (93rd percentile of joint volume), where Reading made 10 to Bromley's 5 (90th percentile of gaps). Despite this, there were few passes in their own half in the match, but Reading was clearly ahead with 171 to Bromley's 58 (90th percentile of gaps). Bromley focused on winning the ball back by challenging, making 22 tackles to Reading's 11 (96th percentile of gaps). In a match with few interceptions overall (17 in total, 19th percentile of joint volume), Bromley was clearly ahead with 13 to Reading's 4 (97th percentile of gaps). The physical battle in the air saw 49 aerial duels won (87th percentile of joint volume), with Reading winning 31 to Bromley's 18 (98th percentile of gaps). Finally, there were few successful dribbles in the match, but Bromley was clearly ahead with 6 to Reading's 3 (75th percentile of gaps).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Bromley win 28%, draw 43%, and Reading win 29%. The performances pointed to a draw (43%), and that is what happened. With Reading creating 5 shots on target to Bromley's 3, the result was a balanced outcome.