READING v STEVENAGE
Tuesday 16th January 2018 – Kickoff: 2000hrs
Football – England – FA Cup Betting Tips
Reading come into this FA Cup third round replay with Stevenage on the back of a disappointing eight match run without a win in all competitions, so the hosts will be keen to get their season back on track by winning this cup tie this evening.
It’s been a frustrating run of results for Jaap Stam’s side who now find themselves in the bottom half of the Championship and just five points above the relegation zone following defeats to Ipswich Town, Burton Albion, Bristol City and Birmingham City.
The Royals have been very inconsistent throughout this season overall, but this could be a match which could mark a turning point in their season.
League Two outfit, Stevenage, did well to hold Reading to a 0-0 draw at their Lamex Stadium but they’re likely to have their work cut out in this cup replay at the Madejski Stadium despite some encouraging results in recent times.
A 4-1 home win over Cheltenham Town and a point away at Morecambe in a 1-1 draw in League Two have been enough to prevent Stevenage from being dragged down near the relegation zone as they sit in 15th place in the fourth tier, and they’ve reached the third round of the FA Cup following wins over Nantwich Town in the first round, and a second round win over Swindon Town.
However, Stevenage have lost nine of their last ten away from home in all competitions, which includes a 7-1 hammering at the hands of Luton Town back in mid-October. Indeed, this wretched ten-match stretch away from home have seen them ship a total of 20 goals and score just 3 in reply.
Pick: Reading to win @ 1.57 Bet Victor
