Nottingham Forest vs Reading betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: March 12, 2022 12:51 am
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Nottingham Forest to win and under 2.5 goals (11/4)
Nottingham Forest will be confident of getting their promotion push back on track with a win on Saturday.
They host a Reading side who are now in real danger of relegation and on a run of two straight defeats.
Brennan Johnson to score anytime (15/4)
The youngster has been one of the breakout stars in the Championship this season.
Johnson has ten league goals to his name this term.
Five of those goals have come in Forest’s last eight outings.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Match preview: Nottingham Forest vs Reading
Nottingham Forest booked their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday.
Steve Cooper’s side defeated Huddersfield as their incredible cup run continues.
In the league, they have dropped into 10th place but are still just five points off the top six.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Joe Worrall celebrates with teammate Djed Spence of Nottingham Forest after scoring their team’s third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Reading in relegation danger
Reading are starting to get sucked into the battle for survival.
The Royals are now just five points above the bottom three.
They were beaten 1-0 by Millwall at home last Saturday.
Paul Ince’s side have now lost their last two and will be looking over their shoulder.
READING, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: A Reading FC flag covers seats prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Leeds United at Madejski Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Reading, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
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Huddersfield Town vs Nottingham Forest - 0:1
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Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United - 1:2
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Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest - 1:2
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Hull City vs Nottingham Forest - 1:1
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AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest - 1:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Luton Town vs Reading FC - 1:0
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Reading FC vs West Bromwich Albion - 0:1
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Hull City vs Reading FC - 3:0
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Reading FC vs Swansea City - 4:4
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Sheffield United vs Reading FC - 1:2
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| May 29, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Huddersfield Town | 0 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 17, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| May 14, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Hull City | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 3, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Luton Town | 1 - 0 | Reading FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 0 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Hull City | 3 - 0 | Reading FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 4 - 4 | Swansea City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Reading FC |
| Nottingham Forest | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Matches played | 46 |
| 25 | Matches won | 13 |
| 248 | Goal attempts | 35 |
| 97 | Shots on goal | 13 |
| 86 | Shots off goal | 13 |
| 253 | Corner kicks | 171 |
| 21% | Average ball possession | 6% |
| 65 | Shots blocked | 9 |
| 96 | Cards given | 71 |
| 272 | Free kicks | 83 |
| 43 | Offsides | 18 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 0 |
| 69 | Goals by foot | 43 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 77 | Goals scored | 54 |
| 43 | Goals conceded | 87 |
| 0 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| Nottingham Forest | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Matches | 33 |
| 17 | Home Matches | 16 |
| 16 | Away Matches | 17 |
| 43 | Total Goals | 36 |
| 1.3 | Average Goals Scored | 1.09 |
| 12 | Wins | 11 |
| 11 | Losses | 12 |
| 10 | Draws | 10 |
| March 12, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 4 - 0 | Reading FC |
| November 20, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| March 13, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Reading FC |
| December 5, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| January 22, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Reading FC |
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What time is kick off between Nottingham Forest vs Reading FC?
15:00, Saturday 12 March 2022
