Reading - Derby County betting tips and odds

Reading are not exactly firm favourites to register three points in this game but we still believe they will manage to defeat Derby County. The odds of 2.25 might sound a bit risky but we still trust hosts can come out on top in the end.

With the betting odds being what they are, this match could still go either way. Still, the fact that Derby County are generally the weaker team makes this match an uphill battle for them.

Although the result of last round’s bout was a : draw, The Royals displayed admirable form. They were up against impossible betting odds despite being the home team, yet managed to keep the score even at both half-time and the final whistle.

Calling Derby’s latest 1:2 triumph a surprise would be an understatement. They played as visitors at Stoke City, who were hard favourites at odds of 1.87 on a home win. Regardless, Derby pulled ahead in the first half and maintained a lead until the final whistle.

The Rams tend to play rather passively even at home. For instance, they are heading into the Monday game after two home games that featured fewer than 2 goals on both sides.

Earlier in the season, Reading lost an away game against Derby County, though it was with a relatively small goal difference. Most betting predictions agree that things will go differently this time, especially with the 2.25 odds for a home win in mind.

With zero injuries reported across the board, this is shaping up to be an exciting outing indeed. Both teams will have their complete squads at their disposal, so we can fully expect them to bring their A-game.

And Under 2.5 Goals bet may not be the obvious choice, but that may be exactly what makes it good. The 888Sport sportsbook is pricing this fixture at 1.66, which offers substantial betting value. It’s not without risks, of course, but it’s statistically an excellent choice.