Reading vs Leeds Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Reading take on Leeds in a live Championship match this Saturday evening. Read the match predictions to find out why a draw is the betting tip at the Madejski Stadium. The Royals won 0-2 away at Sheffield Wednesday before the international break while Leeds beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at home.

Reading vs Leeds Preview

Reading still have a number of injured players but Paul McShane and midfield duo Jordon Mutch and Liam Kelly are set to return. George Evans remains sidelined, joining fellow midfielders Stephen Quinn and Callum Harriott, defenders Tiago Ilori and Danzell Gravenberch and striker Deniss Rakels in the treatment room.

Leeds may be without their talisman with leading-goalscorer Chris Wood facing a late fitness test. Luke Ayling serves the second match of a two-game ban but Kalvin Phillips is free to play after a suspension. Tyler Denton is the only other injured player in the Leeds squad.

Team Predictions Reading vs Leeds

Reading 4-2-3-1 formation: Al Habsi; Obita, Blackett, Moore, Gunter; Williams; Berg, McCLeary, Swift, Beerens; Kermorgant

Leeds 4-2-3-1 formation: Green; Taylor, Cooper, Bartley, Berardi; Vieira, Bridcutt; Alfonso, Hernandez, Sacko; Wood

Reading vs Leeds Betting Tips

• Reading have won 4 drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
• Leeds have won 5 drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Reading have scored an average of 1.0 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leeds have scored an average of 1.3 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Reading’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Leeds’ previous 10 matches

Reading vs Leeds Prediction

Reading took a giant stride towards securing a playoff berth by beating Sheffield Wednesday last time out. The Royals had previously drawn 0-0 with Championship leaders Newcastle United but put in a poor display when losing 3-0 at Preston North End, so will need to avoid complacency here.

Leeds are two points ahead of Reading after beating Brighton and look nailed on to finish in the playoffs. They had previously drawn 1-1 at Fulham and 0-0 at home to Queens Park Rangers, so will be keen to avoid dropping any more points here.

There have been under 2.5 goals in five of Leeds’ last six Championship matches, a stat which also applies to eleven of the previous thirteen meetings between these clubs. The hosts are unbeaten at home for six matches while the visitors haven’t lost in seven and this one looks like being a draw.

Free Betting Tips

Match Prediction
DRAW at 23/10 with Betfair

Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 3/5 with Betway

Correct Score Prediction
DRAW 1-1 at 23/4 with 888Sport

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