Championship league leaders Wolves travel to Reading next weekend hoping to consolidate their position at the top of the table with three points, however Jaap Stam’s men will be doing all they can to claim a third consecutive win in England’s second tier.
English Championship – Madejski Stadium, Reading – Saturday 18th November – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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After a summer of upheaval and transfer dealings, Wolves have made a fantastic start to the season, heading into their clash with Reading two points clear of their closest rivals, Sheffield United. Nuno Santo’s men have lost just three times in the league this season, however a visit to the Madejski Stadium is no easy task for any team, especially given their upturn in form over recent weeks. As a result, there is little to choose between the duo when it comes to the betting markets found at online bookmakers, making our top tip even more interesting. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Reading Team News & Form
Impressive wins over Nottingham Forest and Derby County over recent weeks has seen Reading move away from the relegation zone, however there is still plenty of work to be done for a side who were tipped to be promotion chasers at the start of the season. The likes of John Swift, Modou Barrow and Roy Beerens have been the most impressive performers for Stam’s men over recent weeks, however seven defeats already in the Championship will be a concern to the Dutchman, as well as Reading supporters. Stam will be hopeful that experienced players such as Chris Gunter, Paul McShane and David Edwards can help to steer the club up the table, starting with a win over Wolves.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News & Form
Manager Santo could perhaps not have hoped for a better start as Wolves boss, leading his side to the top of the table with eleven wins from 16 matches. Their latest success came in the form of a comfortable 2-0 win over Fulham, with the likes of Ruben Neves, Helder Costa and Alfred N’Diaye having impressed throughout the campaign so far. However, it has been striker Leo Bonatini who has earned the majority of the headlines, with the Brazilian having scored ten goals in the Championship already. His partnership with Diogo Jota is certain to be a concern to Jaap Stam ahead of the game.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 15 times in the past, with Wolves having earned seven wins from such encounters, along with three draws. However, Reading one their home tie with Wolves thanks to a 2-1 scoreline last season, offering hope of a repeat outcome this time around.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the away team, it is league leaders Wolves who are the firm favourites for victory next weekend. Those looking to back Nuno Santo’s men for victory can get best odds of 4/5 with William Hill, while a win for the home side can be found at appealing odds of 19/5 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to simply bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes in Reading, which is available at odds of 10/11 with Ladbrokes.