Bristol City vs Reading
9th February 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 12/5 odds taken 2105 GMT, Monday 7 February
Bristol City and Reading do battle in the EFL Championship at Ashton Gate on Wednesday night. With the Royals hovering dangerously close to the drop zone, can Veljko Paunovic’s troops stop a five-game losing run in the league with a much-needed positive result in Bristol? The Robins could also do with a win after taking just one point from their last three. Keep reading for the best betting tips and latest odds for this crucial Championship clash.
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Bristol City Preview – Will the Robins make it three home wins in a row?
Bristol City are enduring another tough Championship season. After 30 games played, the Robins have won nine, drawn seven and lost 14. Nevertheless, Nigel Pearson’s men are currently 14 points clear of 22nd-place Peterborough United.
Since beating rivals Cardiff City in the Severnside derby last month, Bristol City have gone on to take just one point from three Championship games. All three were away from home, as Pearson’s boys lost at Luton Town and Blackpool, and drew with Preston North End at Deepdale.
Having seen off Millwall and Cardiff in their last two at Ashton Gate, the Robins will be looking to make it three home successes on the trot in midweek. The hosts are priced at 10/11.
Reading Preview – Another bad defeat for the struggling Royals?
Reading are slipping closer and closer to the drop after a horrendous run of results. The Royals have found it tough going since suffering the points deduction, and Veljko Paunovic’s troops are just two points above 22nd position right now.
Reading have lost six in a row, with five of those defeats coming in the Championship. They have shipped eight goals in their last two matches, losing 4-3 at home to Huddersfield Town before crashing to a heavy 4-0 defeat to QPR at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium last time out.
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Reading have picked up just two wins since October and this will be another tough test on the road for the Berkshire club. They are the bookies’ underdogs at 16/5.
Bristol City vs Reading Betting Advice
These two teams were involved in a five-goal thriller at the Select Car Leasing Stadium back in August. Andreas Weimann netted a brace, while Chris Martin got the other in a narrow 3-2 win for Bristol City.
Reading did the league double over Bristol City last season, however. They won 3-1 at home in November 2020 before picking up a 2-0 victory at Ashton Gate in February 2021.
Key Facts – Bristol City vs Reading Betting Tip
- Bristol City have only lost two home league games since October
- Reading have lost six in a row in all competitions
- The Robins edged a five-goal game in Reading when the pair met back in August
Reading are in freefall right now, and we can see the Royals falling to a seventh successive league and cup defeat on Wednesday night. Having seen off Millwall and Cardiff by three goals to two in their last two at home, this should be more comfortable for the Robins. Put some money on the hosts to win -1 at 12/5.
Andreas Weimann is having an excellent season at Ashton Gate, netting an impressive 14 Championship goals, including two against Reading earlier in the campaign. You can get 5/1 for the Austrian to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Bristol City vs Reading
Bristol City to win: 10/11 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Reading to win: 16/5 at Bet365
