League One: Reading vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 39 match between Reading and Cambridge U and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Reading and Cambridge U are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Team form: Reading vs Cambridge U

Reading Form

Reading managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 1-3 victory against Carlisle. They went on to lose 1-2 against Wycombe, before getting dumped in a 2-1 defeat against Derby. Reading won three of their previous six matches at Select Car Leasing Stadium in the League One. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring nine goals to six against.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U were only able to take one point from their past three games. They came up short in a 2-0 defeat against Bolton before drawing 1-1 with Northampton. They were defeated once again, when Lincoln City ran out 6-0 winners. In their last six away matches in the League One, Cambridge U won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 13 goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats and facts for Reading and Cambridge U

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Reading and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Reading vs Cambridge U

Sam Smith has been great for Reading lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Cambridge U are optimistic that Elias Kachunga doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular markets: Reading vs Cambridge U

Full-time result

Reading claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing three. Cambridge U won two of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost six of the games in this run. Cambridge U conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Reading have not lost to Cambridge U in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Reading scored first in six of their last ten home games. Cambridge U got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Reading games Reading probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Saturday, as Cambridge U managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Reading’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Cambridge U conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Reading vs Cambridge U

To summarize, the upcoming League One clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Reading vs Cambridge U mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Reading vs Cambridge U: Who wins the game?