How it finished
Reading beat Bromley 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Bromley at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Reading 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Bromley had 15 shots (3 on target) to Reading's 16 (5), with 41% of the ball against 59%. Expected goals finished 1.5 to 2.6.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Bromley vs Reading?
Reading beat Bromley 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Bromley at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Reading 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Bromley had 15 shots (3 on target) to Reading's 16 (5), with 41% of the ball against 59%. Expected goals finished 1.5 to 2.6.
What was the final score in Bromley vs Reading?
Bromley 1–2 Reading, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Bromley 40%, the draw 28% and Reading 32%.
What were the stats in Bromley vs Reading?
Full-time: Possession 41%–59%, Expected goals (xG) 1.5–2.6, Shots 15–16, Shots on target 3–5, Shots inside box 11–13, Big chances 2–3, Corners 5–10, Saves 4–2, Fouls 11–11, Offsides 4–3, Yellow cards 3–1, Red cards 1–0.
Did both teams score in Bromley vs Reading?
Yes — both Bromley and Reading scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Bromley vs Reading right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Bromley 40%, it finished Reading (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Bromley or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.