Reading vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup

Prediction published on 08/03/2016, 04:15  by | Modified on 12/03/2016 at 13:38 in FA Cup Predictions

Championship side Reading may not be setting their league alight this season but are having a great FA Cup run. They are 11th in the league with no play-off chances or relegation fears so can totally concentrate on trying to reach the semi-finals and of course Wembley for the second time in three seasons. So far this year they have knocked out Premier League West Brom in the FA Cup fifth round and are on a nine game unbeaten run at home in all competitions. With their home crowd cheering them on they have a good chance of causing another upset here. They take on a Crystal Palace side who must be really infuriating their fans. A promising start to the season has been followed by a 12 game run without a win in the Premier League and no wins at all this year. In the FA Cup though it's a totally different story with wins at Southampton and at home to Stoke then going to Spurs and knocking them out. A trip to Wembley might placate their restless fans but losing to Reading might increase the calls for manager Alan Pardew to be sacked. This is a really intriguing cup tie, Reading will be up for it and Palace know this is their only chance of success this season. I think there'll be a few goals here so go for both teams to score as my suggested bet.