Norwich City - Reading betting tips and odds

If you’re looking for a relatively safe result bet, a home win at odds of 1.80 is a solid option. That said, Reading may yet be able to pull off a surprise, maybe even in the form of a stalemate.

If betting odds are anything to go on – and they are - Reading will likely get overrun by their opponents with little hope of winning. Considering how one-sided this matchup is, they may want to cut their losses and focus their energy elsewhere.

The hosts are heading into the forthcoming Championship fixture on the back of an away defeat. Norwich City held well for the first 45 minutes but a first-half stalemate turned into a narrow Luton Town defeat in the end.

Reading played as the home team in their most recent matchup and secured a narrow victory. Pre-match Championship betting odds implied that they were more or less evenly matched with Swansea City despite the home-field advantage, but the HT/FT outcome proved them to be the stronger team.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

If there’s one thing to note about the history of this matchup, it’s a fact their matches tend to end in a draw. Several matches this season ended inconclusively, so it neems neither team is able to reliably tip the scales one way or another.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Friday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 2.00, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.