After losing 2-1 to QPR last weekend, the home team will look to get back on the winning track. They grabbed the lead with to Andy Carroll’s 30-second penalty, but QPR quickly equalised three minutes later thanks to Lyndon Dykes. With six minutes left, Dyles scored his second goal of the game from the penalty spot to give the hosts the victory.
The draw put the Baggies in the relegation zone, two points from safety, and resulted in Steve Bruce’s firing. Reading, meanwhile, has played 13 games and has accrued 22 points, placing them seventh in the rankings.
Reading vs West Bromwich Albion predction
The setback Reading suffered against QPR had little impact on their chances of being promoted. As they host a struggling West Brom team, they are still in the playoff places.
Steve Bruce and the Baggies recently parted ways, and Richard Beale was named as interim manager. The Baggies have had a forgettable season thus far, but their offensive brilliance gives them a chance to change that.
Reading, on the other hand, has had trouble keeping opponents at bay at home. As a result, West Brom might generate enough scoring opportunities. However, with goals at both ends, the hosts should eke out a slim victory.
West Bromwich Albion vs. Reading Head-to-Head
- There have been 46 prior matches between the two sides. In victories, West Brom is up 22-13.
- West Brom won 1-0 away in their most recent encounter in April.
- In four of their previous five Championship matches, there were no goals in the first half.
- West Brom has gone nine games in a row in all competitions without a victory.
- In Reading’s past five home games, just one of those contests resulted in a clean sheet.
- This season, West Brom has scored in five of its seven away games.
Lineup
Reading
- Lumley
- Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre
- Hoilett, Hendrick, Loum, Fornah, Guinness-Walker
- Joao, Carroll
West Bromwich Albion
- Palmer; O’Shea, Kelly, Pieters
- Phillips, Livermore, Rogic, Townsend
- Wallace, Swift
- Grant
Betting advice for Reading vs. West Bromwich Albion
First tip: Read to win.
a second tip: Both teams to score
Rule three: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 – Second half has the highest scoring half.