League One: Reading vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 18 match between Reading and Cambridge U and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Reading enjoy home advantage, when visitors Cambridge U swing by this coming Tuesday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Reading are number 7 in the table on 27 points after 16 matches. Cambridge U rank as number 22 with 13 points after 16 matches played.

Team form: Reading vs Cambridge U

Reading Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Reading managed to beat Peterborough 1-2, before drawing 2-2 with Barnsley. Most recently, they had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Harborough Town FC. Reading have been in potent form at Select Car Leasing Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six League One matches here. They also hammered in 12 goals, while letting in four as they also lost once.

Cambridge U Form

In their previous three matches, Cambridge U drew 0-0 with Northampton, 1-1 with Bolton and 1-1 with Wigan. Cambridge U 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 11 goals to five.

Betting stats for Reading and Cambridge U

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Reading and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Reading vs Cambridge U

Sullay Kaikai shows decent form right now for Cambridge U, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Reading, who are strong favourites on Tuesday. Siding with Sam Smith also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

Reading claimed nine wins in their previous 10 matches at Select Car Leasing Stadium across all tournaments. They lost one as well, while visitors Cambridge U won two of their last 10 away matches. They drew two and lost six. Reading have beaten Cambridge U in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Reading scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, Cambridge U only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Reading games Reading managed to open the scoreline in no less than five of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Cambridge U performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. Reading have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Reading’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Reading scored at least once in their previous 11 matches.