League One: Reading vs Blackpool – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Reading and Blackpool who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Blackpool come to Select Car Leasing Stadium for the League One match this coming Saturday, Reading will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Reading approach round 20 as number 6 in the League One table with 31 points on their account so far. With 18 rounds behind them, Blackpool have amassed 23 points, placing them as number 13 in the standings.

Form: Reading vs Blackpool

Reading Form

Reading have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 3-3 draw with Harborough Town FC, a 3-0 victory over Cambridge U, and a 1-1 draw with Wycombe. Reading won five of their last six League One matches at Select Car Leasing Stadium, scoring 13 and conceding four along the way. They lost once but didn’t draw a single match.

Blackpool Form

Their past three matches saw Blackpool beating Bristol Rovers 0-2, losing 1-2 against Birmingham, and beating Shrewsbury by 1-2. In their last six away matches in the League One, Blackpool 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 six scored.

Betting facts for Reading and Blackpool

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Reading and Blackpool played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Reading vs Blackpool

Harvey Knibbs has been great for Reading lately, hitting the target four times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Blackpool are optimistic that Lee Evans doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Reading vs Blackpool

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 Blackpool won five of their last 10 away matches. They drew one and lost four. Reading did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Reading have not lost to Blackpool in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Reading scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Blackpool scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Blackpool managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Reading were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Reading and Blackpool.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Reading’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Blackpool, who scored 1.2 times on average in these matches. Reading scored at least one goal in their last 13 matches.