Reading vs Sheffield United
23rd November 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1624 GMT, Monday 22 November
Veljko Paunovic’s Reading and Slavisa Jokanovic’s Sheffield United meet at the Select Car Leasing Stadium this Tuesday in the EFL Championship. Despite the off-field issues, the Royals have taken four points from their last two games. As for the Blades, they are without a win in four. Both teams will be desperate for all three points from this intriguing midweek matchup in Berkshire. Take a look at the best betting odds and predictions.
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Reading Preview – Will the Royals extend unbeaten run to three?
Reading picked up a much-needed win before the international break, coming from behind to beat Birmingham City 2-1. Jahmari Clarke was the hero, scoring twice at St Andrew’s. The Royals followed that up with a decent 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend.
After the points deduction, Reading have slipped down to 20th spot, now just two points above the relegation zone. Overall, Veljko Paunovic’s troops have picked up seven wins, suffered nine losses and drawn twice.
After two defeats and a draw from their last three at home, the Berkshire club will be desperate for all three points at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday night. However, they are the underdogs with the bookies at 14/5.
Sheffield United Preview – Can the Blades pick up a precious three points on the road?
Slavisa Jokanovic has endured a tough time at Sheffield United so far. The former Watford and Fulham boss was brought in to get the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, but Jokanovic has guided the Blades to just five wins from their opening 18 Championship fixtures.
Since edging past Barnsley in a five-goal thriller at Oakwell on 24th October, Sheffield United are without a win in four, drawing two and losing two. Last time out, the Sheffield club drew 0-0 at home with Coventry City.
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Sheffield United are fancied to win this one, with the bookies offering evens for the away victory. Can Jokanovic’s men secure a priceless three points in Reading?
Reading vs Sheffield United Betting Advice
On their way to promotion from the 2018-19 Championship campaign, Sheffield United did the double over Reading. They picked up a 2-0 win in Berkshire in December 2018. Three months later, goals from Gary Madine (2), Kieron Freeman and John Fleck gave the Blades an emphatic 4-0 success at Bramall Lane.
The pair have met since then. In March 2020, just before the footballing world came to a standstill, Sheffield United won 2-1 at Reading in the FA Cup, with David McGoldrick and Billy Sharp netting.
Key Facts – Reading vs Sheffield United Betting Tip
- Reading have taken just one point from their last three home games
- Sheffield United have won five in a row against the Royals
- The Blades have lost five of their last nine
Both teams could do with a positive result from this one. It could be close on the scoreline, but we fancy Sheffield United to nick the points. Have a punt on the away team to win by one at 11/4.
Sheffield United have won four Championship games this term, shipping in four of them. You can get the decent odds of 3/1 for the away victory and both teams to score in this one.
The best betting odds for Reading vs Sheffield United
Reading to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Sheffield United to win: Evens at Bet365
