Reading vs Sheffield United Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Reading vs Sheffield United Intro
As we move into the second half of the Championship season, Reading will be looking for a boost as they welcome Sheffield United to the Select Car Leasing Stadium. The home side currently sit in the bottom half of the table, and face Sheffield United, who have excelled in this campaign. The two meet on Tuesday March 7, 2023, kick off is set for 8:00 PM. We head into matchweek 29 as the hosts, led by Paul Ince, currently sit in the 15th position in the Championship table on 44 points. Their opponents are second, having taken 64 points from their 28 games. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Reading and Sheffield United in the Championship table. The sides are separated by 20 points and 13 places.
Reading vs Sheffield United Form
In the last five games, Reading have picked up 6 points and lost to Middlesbrough along the way. Meanwhile, Sheffield United lost to Blackburn and have only managed to collect 6 points in the last five games. Looking at home and away form, Reading have been great at their Select Car Leasing Stadium recently, earning 11 points in their last five matches. Sheffield United needs to start winning a few games away from home as they have only picked up 5 points in 5 guesting matches.
Reading vs Sheffield United H2H
Visitors Sheffield United have the slight advantage between the clubs, with a total of 12 wins over the 26 meetings. The hosts Reading have 11 victories. There have been 3 draws between the teams. Reading has not enjoyed this fixture in recent times. Sheffield United has managed to win 4 more times in the last six meetings.
Reading vs Sheffield United Analysis
Reading’s last match suffer a defeat. Middlesbrough was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 0-5. With that game now a memory, Paul Ince’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Sheffield United in Championship. Against Middlesbrough, Reading had a ball possession of 35%. Looking at shots on goal, Reading, in its previous game, shot 1 times on target and in the same game, Paul Ince’s men gave up 9 shots. Meanwhile, Sheffield United lost its previous game. Paul Heckingbottom’s men were facing Blackburn. The game ended with a score of 0-1. While facing Blackburn, Sheffield United had 54% of ball possession. In terms of shots on goal, Sheffield United struck a total of 10 shots in attack while in defence conceding 7 shots.
Reading vs Sheffield United Odds
If we take a look at the odds for this match between Reading and Sheffield United we see that the bookmakers have Sheffield United as favourites to get the win.
