Manchester United vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Manchester United play host to Reading in a televised FA Cup match this Saturday lunchtime. Read the match predictions to find out why a home win is the betting tip at Old Trafford. The Red Devils won 0-2 away to West Ham in their last match while the Royals won 2-3 away to Bristol City. The match has added significance, as former Man Utd defender Jaap Stam will be in the opposing dugout as manager of the away side.
Manchester United vs Reading Preview
Man Utd are expected to make changes for the visit of Reading. Wayne Rooney is a doubt which could pave the way for Marcus Rashford to start up-front, if Zlatan Ibrahimovic is rested. Eric Bailly is on international duty, so Daley Blind and Chris Smalling should partner-up in central defence. Marouane Fellaini is expected to come in for Michael Carrick, who will be rested for the upcoming clash with Liverpool.
Reading have both Stephen Quinn and Deniss Rakels injured for the trip to Old Trafford. As well as Royals boss Jaap Stam, Tyler Blackett and Paul McShane are also former Manchester United players returning to their former club this weekend. Both should feature in the defence while in-form striker Yann Kermorgant will lead the line for the visitors.
Team Predictions Manchester United vs Reading
Man Utd 4-2-3-1 formation: Romero; Shaw, Blind, Smalling, Valencia; Fellaini, Herrera; Martial, Pogba, Mata; Rashford
Reading 4-2-3-1 formation: Al-Habsi; Blackett, Moore, McShane, Gunter; Evans, Williams; Beerens, Swift, McCleary; Kermorgant
Manchester United vs Reading Betting Tips
- Man Utd have won 8 drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches
- Reading have won 8 drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Man Utd have scored an average of 2.0 goals and conceded an average of 0.6 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Reading have scored an average of 2.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Man Utd’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Reading’s previous 10 matches
Manchester United vs Reading Prediction
After a troublesome Autumn, Manchester United are turning the screw and have closed the gap to the top four in the Premier League to just 2 points. The trophy holders haven’t lost in 7 FA Cup matches and their current unbeaten run is now at 13 matches in all competitions.
Reading are jostling with a few clubs in the battle for a Championship playoff berth but have ground to make up to push for automatic promotion. They arrive at Old Trafford on a three game winning streak and shouldn’t be underestimated but this will be a tough match for them.
Man Utd have won 7 matches on the bounce and have a tremendous record against the Royals. United have won 10 of the previous 14 meetings with Reading and will be confident of improving those statistics here. The visitors might have slightly fresher legs, so I don’t expect them to roll over but I can’t see them winning in truth.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
MAN UTD at 4/17 with Unibet
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 8/5 with BetVictor
Correct Score Prediction
MAN UTD 2-0 at 6/1 with 888Sport
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