Reading take on the visitors Sheffield United in the round 29 match of English Championship. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 7th at Select Car Leasing Stadium (Reading).
Before the start of the season, Reading was predicted to struggle for survival, but it's already clear that they will stay in the Championship. However, they lack stability as seen in their recent 0-5 loss, but they play well against strong opponents and are particularly effective in attack. Without a quality bench or defense, they rely on their attacking prowess to win games, and they look quite impressive on their home turf. They have only failed to score in two matches this season, and their last goalless game was back in mid-October of last year. They need to take advantage of Sheffield United's recent poor form.
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Sheffield United, on the other hand, may have believed in their invincibility too early. Perhaps the problem is that Paul Heckingbottom had issues with the squad, particularly in defense. Their three consecutive losses evaporated their advantage over third place very quickly, and they lost to their main competitors. They have a four-point lead with a game in hand, which isn't too bad, but they've conceded six goals in four games. At the same time, they knocked out Tottenham in the FA cup. They have several matches left against opponents who are vying for the playoffs until early April.
Despite the visitors' issues, bookmakers favor Sheffield United, albeit cautiously. The line offers 1.90 for three points to Sheffield United, but this match isn't that straightforward. Reading may alternate wins and losses, but they perform very well at home and have won four of their last five matches. They have also only lost three games at home. Their excellent scoring record at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, their desire for revenge for their 0-4 loss in the reverse fixture, and at least theoretical chances of qualifying for the playoffs should all be taken into account. The 0-5 loss to Middlesbrough in their last match was too much, and they need to redeem themselves in front of their own fans. Thomas Ince is in top form, and Reading should score at least one goal and take one point in this round.
Prediction for the match: Reading to score – yes.
