Reading - Sheffield United betting tips and odds

Most online bookmakers don’t put see Reading winning as a likely outcome, and we tend to agree. In fact, they are the clear underdogs compared to Sheffield United, which is made quite clear with the 4.20 odds offered for a home win result.

Even with the home-field advantage as a factor, The Blades have a better chance of winning this clash than their opponents. They can’t afford to relax just yet though – the hosts may prove a tough nut to crack after all.

Although The Royals are coming on the back of a harsh 5:0 loss, it would be rather unfair to judge them purely on that performance. They were playing an away game in an extremely difficult matchup against Middlesbrough , so they spent most of the match trailing behind.

Sheffield United’s previous showdown was also played on away grounds, and the 2.10 betting odds gave them a decent chance to win. Unfortunately, records show that they fell behind in the first half and proceeded to lose 1:0.

The hosts will be looking to cut down on the number of goals they concede. They’ve recorded more than 5 total concessions over the last 3 matches, which is usually a cause for concern.

Win or lose, the away team seems to often participate in rather uneventful matches. For instance, the previous two featured fewer than 2 goals each, which may be the start of a trend.

The most recent record of this matchup we have is a decisive Sheffield United victory from the previous Championship season. Based partly on the considerable lead they secured before the end of that bout, this game’s away team are expected to win again.

Thanks to a lack of suspensions or injuries, both teams will have their full rosters ready for an exciting game.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 2.05 if you use the Betsson sportsbook.