Playoff chasing Reading welcome relegation battling Cambridge United to the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday evening as both clubs get back to league action.
Our Prognostics League One
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Our 3 Predictions For Reading v Cambridge United:
- 1st Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Match Result – Reading – 71/100
- 2nd Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5
- 3rd Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Reading To Score First 8/13
1st Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Match Result- 71/100
Reading have lost just one of their last seven league games against Cambridge United and the U’s have failed to win any of their 11 away matches against Reading. The Royals have won all of their previous four home league games whereas the visitors have picked up just four points on the road this season, better only than Burton Albion.
2nd Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5
Reading have averaged over a goal and a half conceded per game in League One this season and have scored an average of 1.63 per games, with their 16 matches seeing 50 goals scored. Visitors Cambridge have conceded 25 times this season so goals should be on the cards. There have been over 2.5 goals in 63% of Reading’s matches and both teams have scored in 11 of their outings so far.
3rd Prediction For Reading v Cambridge United: Reading To Score First – 8/13
On average this season, it has only taken the opposition 17 minutes to find the breakthrough against Cambridge United and The Royals have scored 14 times in the opening half an hour of matches. The hosts have also scored in 14 of their 16 matches whereas the U’s have failed to score on seven occasions.
Best Odds For Reading v Cambridge United:
| Bookmaker | Reading | Draw | Oxford United |
| MyriadPlay | 71/100 | 13/5 | 16/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 3/4 | 13/5 | 31/10 |
| Betarno | 8/11 | 5/2 | 29/10 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Reading go into this match well placed in the League One table, outside of the playoff places on goal difference and with a game in hands on some of those above them. Despite their promising position in the table, the Royals’ current league form hasn’t hit playoff heights with just one win in the last four. However, Ruben Selles’ men have won six of their previous 10 outings and welcome Cambridge on Tuesday having lost just once at home all season.
Reading are among the top scorers in the division having scored 26 times this season but have conceded 24 themselves.
Cambridge United head to Berkshire fully immersed in a relegation battle that sees them in the bottom four and three points from safety. Garry Monk’s side took just one point from their opening nine League One matches and failed to win a game until the middle of October. That victory against Wigan Athletic set The U’s off on a run of just one defeat in seven league matches, having them a fighting chance of avoiding the drop.
United have conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game, one of the worst returns in League One. In reply, Monk’s side have only scored on 14 occasions which is less than a goal per game.
Last season’s contests provided a win apiece as both these sides battled against relegation to the fourth tier. The first encounter took place at Cambridge United’s Abbey Stadium and saw the home side run out 1-0 victors in a tightly fought match. Nigerian striker Fejiri Okenabirhie was the match winner with his right footed drive hitting the back of the net in the 83rd minute.
The return fixture at the Select Car Leasing Stadium was a different affair with a Lewis Wing inspired Reading running out 4-0 winners in what was a crucial relegation match up. Sam Smith settled the nerves on 11 minutes when he found the bottom corner with a left footed strike. It was two on the stroke of half-time when Femi Azeez got on the scoresheet. Further goals from star man Wing and Kelvin Ehibhatiomham sealed the comprehensive history and a vital three points.
Where To Watch Reading v Cambridge United:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading
- Date: December 3rd, 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports+
Probable Lineups For Reading v Cambridge United:
What sort of lineup can we expect from both sides for this League One contest?
Reading Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Pereira, M. Craig, A. Mbengue, T. Bindon, J. Dorsett, C. Savage, L. Wing, B. Elliot, H. Knibbs, S. Smith, C. Campbell
- Suspended/injured:
- Coach: Ruben Selles
Cambridge United Lineup:
- Lineup: V. Reyes, Z. Rossi, K. Watts, D. Andrew, J. Cousins, L. Bennett, S. Kaikai, E. Kachunga, J. Brophy, R. Loft, D. Nlundulu
- Suspended/injured:
- Coach: Garry Monk
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A primary school teacher turned writer, Tom has been part of The Real EFL for two years. He focuses on predictions, deep dives, and insightful content.
