Reading vs Queens Park Rangers
11th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/10 odds taken 1222 GMT, Friday 10 September
Reading and Queens Park Rangers lock horns at the Madejski Stadium this Saturday in the EFL Championship. These two have had contrasting starts to their seasons – the Royals have lost four of their opening five, while the R’s have dropped just four points. With the pressure starting to mount on Veljko Paunovic, can his Reading team pick up a massive three points on home soil? We have the latest betting odds and predictions.
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Reading Preview – Can the Royals secure a massive three points?
Reading made a blistering start to last season, but things have been far different this time around. The Royals have already suffered four defeats from their opening five Championship matches, hovering just above the relegation zone as a result.
In all competitions, Reading have lost five and won one of six. In the league, they have suffered defeats to Stoke City, Bristol City, Coventry City and Huddersfield Town. They also lost 3-0 at home to Swansea City in the EFL Cup. Reading’s one and only victory was a 2-1 home success over Preston North End on 14th August.
Reading were woeful at Huddersfield before the break, crashing to a heavy 4-0 reverse at the John Smith’s Stadium. Paunovic’s troops must respond in this one, even though they are the second favourites with the bookies at 2/1.
Queens Park Rangers Preview – R’s to extend undefeated run?
Mark Warburton’s Queens Park Rangers have been the surprise package in the early weeks of the season. They went under the radar somewhat in the summer, but Rangers could be genuine promotion contenders this term.
The London club are currently in third place, sitting two points behind joint leaders Fulham and West Bromwich Albion. Since drawing with Millwall on the opening weekend, QPR have gone on to win five and draw one of their following six league and cup matches.
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The Hoops have already claimed Championship wins over Hull City, Middlesbrough and Coventry this season, and they will be looking to add Reading to that list at the weekend. The Londoners are the favourites at 13/10.
Reading vs Queens Park Rangers Betting Advice
Reading picked up four points from the two Championship meetings last season. A late Michael Olise effort gave the Royals a 1-0 win at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in December. A few months later, the pair drew 1-1 at the Madejski, with Yakou Meite’s goal cancelling out Lyndon Dykes’ opener.
Reading are unbeaten in their last five against QPR, though three of those have ended in draws. Rangers’ last victory in this fixture was a 1-0 away success back in October 2018.
Key Facts – Reading vs Queens Park Rangers Betting Tip
- Reading have won two and drawn three of their last five against QPR
- Rangers are unbeaten this season, winning five and drawing two of seven in all competitions
- QPR are just two points adrift of top spot
QPR have won all three away games in all competitions this season. After edging past Leyton Orient on penalties in the cup, Rangers have won 3-0 at Hull and 3-2 at Middlesbrough in the league.
We fancy QPR to keep their momentum ticking along nicely with a win in Berkshire on Saturday. The visitors are priced at 13/10 to return to the capital with maximum points.
Lyndon Dykes has started this season like a house on fire, already scoring five goals for club and country. The Scotland international is available at 13/8 to net in this one.
The best betting odds for Reading vs Queens Park Rangers
Reading to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Queens Park Rangers to win: 13/10 at Bet365
