Reading - Sheffield Wednesday betting tips and odds

Reading are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Sheffield Wednesday may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Sheffield W. fans are expecting them to triumph at Reading this Saturday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

Most punters are hoping for things to turn out the same way they did last round for The Royals. A goal in the first half against Blackburn Rovers transitioned into a 1:0 home win, just as most betting predictions agreed it would.

The Owls’s previous outing in the Championship did not end in their favour. The opponents Rotherham United took the lead during the first half, and Sheffield Wednesday stayed behind until the very end, losing the game 1:2.

The home team for this match is on a bit of a trend – a boring one, at that. Their previous 2 Championship games ended with less than 2 goals.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Championship engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

With several tied games behind them, the teams will be looking to switch things up to get the upper hand. Several matches between Reading and The Owls ended in a draw this season alone, so it’s clear they’ll need to get creative – especially the hosts.

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

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1.57. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.