Reading host Crawley Town in a clash between two sides who have yet to find their form this season.
League One
Our 3 Predictions For Reading v Crawley Town
- 1st Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Reading To Win
- 2nd Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Over 2.5 Goals
- 3rd Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Sam Smith To Score
1st Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Reading To Win 1.66
Despite Reading’s inconsistency, it is hard to look past a home win in this one. The Royals have won four of their five home league outings this season and have scored nine goals, sitting third behind Wrexham and Birmingham City in the home form table. The visitors have won once on the road this season, against bottom club Cambridge United and their terrible current form points to Reading taking maximum points on Saturday.
2nd Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Over 2.5 Goals 2.32
Reading have scored the same amount of goals this season as playoff chasing Stockport County whereas Crawley gave the fourth leakiest defence in the division with 18 goals conceded. The hosts’ last four matches have delivered 17 goals while Crawley’s last four have seen 18 goals plundered. It has been goals galore in matches involving these two sides recently and expect it to continue at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday.
3rd Prediction For Reading v Crawley Town: Sam Smith To Score 2.52
Sam Smith has scored three times in his last six matches and Reading have scored first in their last two outings. The striker managed 16 goals in 37 games last season and will be hoping the porous Crawley defence will provide the perfect opportunity for the former Cambridge forward to add to his tally. Reading’s midfield players have performed well this season, and the likes of Ben Elliot and Lewis Wing will be the main providers for the dangerous striker.
Best Odds For Reading v Crawley Town
| Bookmaker | Reading | Draw | Crawley Town |
| 10Bet | 1.66 | 3.75 | 4.30 |
| Cosmobet | 1.70 | 3.55 | 4.32 |
| Myriadplay | 1.70 | 3.55 | 4.32 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Reading go into this contest sitting 17th in the League One table after an inconsistent start to the campaign. The Royals have won four but lost four of their opening nine games and have yet to put a run of form together. Last time out, they went down 2-1 at the AESSEAL New York Stadium against Rotherham United. Prior to that defeat, Selles’ men had managed two wins on the bounce for the first time in the league this season. Crawley go into this game on an awful run of form and haven’t tasted victory since a win at Cambridge United on August 17th. They have lost their last five League One matches and seven of their last eight in all competitions. These two sides have only met once in a competitive fixture, in an FA Cup tie in January 2013. The third round clash saw League One Crawley welcome then Premier League Reading to the Broadfield Stadium in front of over 5000 fans. Nicky Adams gave the Red Devils the lead inside a minute before two Adam Le Fondre goals either side of a Noel Hunt strike eventually gave the top flight side the win and progression to round four.
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Where To Watch Reading v Crawley Town
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading
- Date: October 19th, 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports+
Probable Lineups For Reading v Crawley Town
What sort of lineup can we expect from both sides in this bottom of the table clash?
Reading Lineup
- Lineup: D. Button, M. Craig, A. Mbengue, T. Bindon, K. Abrefa, B. Elliot, L. Wing, H. Knibbs, C. Campbell, S. Smith, J. Wareham
- Suspended/injured: Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
- Coach: Ruben Selles
Crawley Town Lineup
- Lineup: J. Wollacott, T. Mullarkey, J. Mukena, J. Kelly, J. Quitirna, B. Ibrahim, J. Williams, H. Forster, R. Darcy, W. Swan, R. Hepburn-Murphy
- Suspended/injured: Eddie Beach, Ryan Sandford, Josh Flint
- Coach: Rob Elliot
