League One: Stockport County vs Reading – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Stockport County and Reading who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

After surviving a gruelling battle for survival last season, Reading continue their latest League One campaign this coming Tuesday. The away side play Stockport County at Edgeley Park in a round 5 fixture.

Looking at the League One standings, the current difference between the sides is four points and six places.

Team form: Stockport County vs Reading

Stockport County Form

Two draws were the best Stockport County could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 1-1 with Charlton, before finishing even in a 1-1 draw against Northampton. Their most recent match brought a 2-1 defeat against Lincoln City. Stockport County managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded eight goals.

Reading Form

Reading are in awesome shape going into this next encounter, as they won their last three matches on the bounce. Crawley got left behind in a 4-1 win, before Exeter got hammered in a 1-2 victory. Bristol Rovers was the most recent victim in a 1-0 win for Reading. Reading claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 15 goals to eight.

Betting stats and facts for Stockport County and Reading

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

Players on top: Stockport County vs Reading

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Louie Barry brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Stockport County will start him against Reading, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Sam Smith, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Stockport County vs Reading

Full-time result

Stockport County claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Reading won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Stockport County scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Reading got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Stockport County managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Reading kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stockport County, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Reading, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches.

Betting prediction: Stockport County vs Reading

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Stockport County and Reading seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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