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Reading vs Preston North End Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Donal Kearns | in Championship Predictions
Preston are on the up after a magnificent campaign under Alex Neil. They’ve been written off at plenty of stages this season, but the Deepdale side remain third in the Championship. It remains to be seen if they can continue their great form in the long term, but they are expected to add to their impressive start when they head to the Madjeski Stadium this weekend. Reading are in the midst of a torrid run of form, which has done for fan-favourite boss Jose Gomes. Despite their drop into the bottom three, there were many Reading fans who didn’t want to see Gomes depart. However, this campaign is all about survival for the home side now – which is familiar ground. Gomes was the saviour last season, now it’s former Sporting Director Mark Bowen who has stepped in. However, the pressure is already on the new man, who had to reject claims that he appointed himself after interviewing other candidates for the job. Preston are looking comfortable at the other end of the table, having put themselves just a point shy of top spot thanks to some magnificent form. Before the international break, Preston put five goals past Barnsley, another side who are in relegation danger. The visitors have scored a combined eight goals against Reading’s fellow bottom three sides, while the visitors have scored over two goals per game this term. Given that Reading have conceded 65% of their total goals this season at home, this could be a tough game for the hosts. They have shipped nine goals in the opening 30 minutes of matches this season, scoring just once in return. Meanwhile, Preston have scored the opening goal in 80% of their away games this season, only failing to score in the first half once. The Royals have scored in only one home game before the break, losing 60% of their games here after 45 minutes.
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Reading vs Preston North End Form
Reading and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9
|
66 | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 5 |
|
14
|
56 | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 1 |
Reading and Preston North End Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Aug 2019 - Championship
22 Apr 2019 - Championship
10 Apr 2019 - Championship
30 Mar 2019 - Championship
12 Mar 2019 - Championship
16 Feb 2019 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Aug 2019 - Championship
22 Apr 2019 - Championship
30 Mar 2019 - Championship
12 Mar 2019 - Championship
3 Aug 2018 - Championship
27 Feb 2018 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Apr 2019 - Championship
16 Feb 2019 - Championship
29 Jan 2019 - Championship
5 Jan 2019 - FA Cup
25 Aug 2018 - Championship
10 Apr 2018 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2019 - Carabao Cup
13 Apr 2019 - Championship
9 Apr 2019 - Championship
6 Apr 2019 - Championship
30 Mar 2019 - Championship
13 Mar 2019 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2019 - Carabao Cup
9 Apr 2019 - Championship
6 Apr 2019 - Championship
13 Feb 2019 - Championship
1 Feb 2019 - Championship
29 Dec 2018 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Apr 2019 - Championship
30 Mar 2019 - Championship
13 Mar 2019 - Championship
2 Oct 2018 - Championship
22 Sep 2018 - Championship
22 Aug 2018 - Championship
Reading vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
30 Mar 2019 - Championship
Players list
R. Cabral
DefenderM. Morrison
L. Moore
A. Yiadom
M. Miazga
J. Obita
MidfielderO. Ejaria
J. Swift
C Adam
ForwardS. Baldock
D. Namaso
D Rudd
DefenderP. Bauer
B. Davies
A. Hughes
D. Fisher
MidfielderD. Johnson
A. Browne
B. Pearson
ForwardJ. Harrop
S. Maguire
J. Stockley
Substitutes
S. Walker
DefenderO. Richards
T. Blackett
T. McIntyre
MidfielderC Adam
D. Namaso
S. Baldock
C. Ripley
DefenderJ. Rafferty
MidfielderJ. Harrop
A. Browne
R. Ledson
B. Potts
ForwardJ. Stockley
Most goals and assists
Reading
Preston North End
Y. Meite
(17 Goals)
D. Johnson
(12 Goals)
J. Swift
(1 Assists)
P Gallagher
(1 Assists)
,
T. Barkhuizen
(1 Assists)
, 
S. Maguire
(1 Assists)
Reading - Preston North End Key Points
- The visitors have scored a combined eight goals against Reading’s fellow bottom three sides.
- The Royals have scored in only one home game before the break, losing 60% of their games here after 45 minutes.
- Reading have lost at home to every top 10 side.
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Our Reading vs Preston North End Prediction
They’ve not been great starters, but Reading haven’t finished well either. The Royals have lost five of their last six games in the league, while they’ve been beaten in their last three home games. The visitors come here unbeaten in eight, with five wins in that time and a total of 18 goals. Given that Reading have lost at home to every top 10 side they’ve met here, we are backing the visitors for a result. We’re going with Preston to lead at the end of each half, with the visitors quick out of the gate and Reading struggling for results. We think that Preston can dominate this game, so we’re going with them on the half-time/full-time market, alongside backing a 2-1 victory for the visitors with Reading conceding twice in three successive home defeats.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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