Reading will be hoping to put their recent run of poor form behind them as they welcome League Two Stevenage to the Madejski Stadium. The 0-0 draw between the sides at Broadhall Way on the 6th January was an attritional affair and the Royals will be keen to get back to winning ways against a resolute Stevenage side.
English FA Cup – Reading v Stevenage – Madejski Stadium – Tuesday 16th January 2018 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 7/2 at Unibet |
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Jaap Stam has seen his charges struggle for the first time under his stewardship in recent weeks and a difficult festive period has left them in 18th place in the Championship table. With only 28 points registered from their opening 26 games, the Royals sit 4 points clear of the drop zone and a cup run could well galvanise their season. Modou Barrow has notched 7 goals this season for the Royals – a tally he needs to improve upon.
Stevenage
The Boro have had a sensational cup run and will be dreaming of causing an upset against the Royals. Darren Sarll’s men currently sit in 16th place in the League Two table and with league status seemingly assured this season – they can ‘go for it’ against Reading. Matt Godden has registered 13 goals in all competitions for Boro this season and his performances are generating attention from teams in higher divisions.
Head to Head
The two teams have only met on 3 previous occasions and its honours even with 1 win for both Stevenage and Reading, with last week’s meeting the first ever draw recorded between the sides.
Reading v Stevenage – Betting Odds and Predictions
Reading have struggled for goals all season and this could well be a cagey affair.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks excellent value at Evens with PaddyPower.
Modou Barrow has been one of the very few bright sparks for Reading this season.
Modou Barrow to score anytime looks good value at 11/10 with Unibet.
Stevenage will look to make this very difficult for Reading and frustrate them for as long as possible.
Both teams to score – NO – is a logical punt at 3/4 with Coral.
Stevenage will feel they can hold Reading out for a long time and frustrate them and their restless fans.
The match to be a draw at half time and Reading to be winning at full time looks an excellent bet at 7/2 with BetVictor.
Score Prediction
Reading 1 – 0 Stevenage – 11/2 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Reading v Stevenage
Stevenage will look to make this tough for Reading but Jaap Stam’s men should have too much quality. Reading to win the match to nil is a strong bet at 5/4 with Ladbrokes.