Championship: Reading vs Sheffield United – Betting suggestion

Ace Football previews the Championship game between Reading and Sheffield United who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

The Championship clash at Select Car Leasing Stadium this coming Tuesday sees Reading hosting opponents Sheffield United.

Reading are number 15 in the table with 44 points after 34 matches. Sheffield United rank as number 2 with 64 points after 34 matches played.

Team form: Reading vs Sheffield United

Reading Form

In their previous three games, Reading lost 1-0 against Cardiff, and beat Blackpool 3-1, before losing 5-0 against Middlesbrough. The Royals put four wins on the board in their previous six Championship matches at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. They drew twice while losing none and scored 12 goals while conceding seven.

Sheffield United Form

In the last three matches, Sheffield United beat Watford 1-0, won 1-0 against Tottenham, and lost 1-0 against Blackburn. In their last six away matches in the Championship, the Blades won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats for Reading and Sheffield United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the most recent games that Reading and Sheffield United played across all competitions.

Players on top: Reading vs Sheffield United

It has been a great season for Oliver McBurnie who bagged 11 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Sheffield United.

Popular betting markets: Reading vs Sheffield United

Full-time result

Reading claimed a modest six 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 two. Sheffield United won five of their last 10 games away, drew three, and lost two of the games in this run. Reading are without defeat in 6 home matches on the spin. Sheffield United have beaten Reading in 6 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Reading scored first in six of their last ten home games. Sheffield United scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Reading played. The Royals managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Sheffield United were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. The Blades have scored in 7 consecutive away meetings with Reading.

Total goals

Reading performed an average of 1.2 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out seven times. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Sheffield United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Somehow Reading failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches.

Betting prediction: Reading vs Sheffield United

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

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