Tuesday 22/04/2014, 21:00, England Championship, Round 44, Reading vs Middlesbrough

Reading vs Middlesbrough Betting Preview

Time is quickly running out for Reading, who sits in the eighth place with three more games to play. They are still within striking distance of the leading pack and if they win the remaining matches, they might still make the playoffs for the Premier League. Winning the home game against Middlesbrough is essential, but their recent form is worrisome to say the least.

Reading vs Middlesbrough Betting Odds

At Betfair

Reading 1.90, Draw 3.90, Middlesbrough 4.40

Reading vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

The hosts have real problems in winning consecutive games and they prevailed just once in the last six rounds. Recent performance is disappointing, with Reading allowing three goals in each of the games played away from home, while scoring just one of their own.
Not even the support of their fans made a difference, because against lowly Huddersfield they didn't manage more than one goal. Drawing at home against leading Leicester is only a pale consolation, because a single point doesn't mean anything for a team struggling to close a four point gap.

In the next two games, Reading will be playing against Middlesbrough and Doncaster, teams that don't have to worry about the relegation. It is these two games played at home that need to result in six points for Reading to still stand a chance, even though they no longer have their fate in their own hands.

By comparison, the visiting team is comfortably sitting in the 13th place and regardless of what happens in the remaining rounds, they are certain not to face the specter of relegation. Most of the players that used to compete in the English first flight had departed from Middlesbrough and several more are expected to leave the team in the end of the season.

Key Facts

• There are clear signs that Middlesbrough took the foot of gas, as they lost 1-2 at home to me was after winning four consecutive games.
• The games between the two teams have been frequently decided by two goals or more, an incentive for those who contemplate a spread wager

Reading vs Middlesbrough Betting Odds Prediction

The difference between Reading and Middlesbrough is more than the odds reflect, but the hosts are by far the more motivated squad. They simply can't settle for a draw and they would keep pushing forward until the 90th minute, so there is no point in taking the cover of a draw no bet wager. Back Reading to win at odds of 1.90 with Betfair, and with quickly, before the odds drop.

Bet: Reading @ 1.90 with Betfair