Reading vs Blackburn Rovers betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
Meite, Yakou
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Swift, John
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Blackburn to win and over 2.5 goals (3/1)
Blackburn Rovers returned to winning ways on Tuesday to get their playoff push back on track.
Tony Mowbray’s side are now 4th in the table and full of confidence heading into Saturday’s clash.
However, Reading are quite the opposite, having lost three of their last four and just two points above the bottom three.
Sam Gallagher to score anytime (7/4)
Gallagher managed to get back on the scoresheet on Tuesday.
The striker is Rovers’ second top scorer with seven goals.
They desperately need him to step up with Ben Brereton Díaz sidelined.
Match preview: Reading vs Blackburn Rovers
Reading have now failed to win in five matches.
The Royals are now at serious risk of being pulled into the bottom three.
Paul Ince’s side are now just two points above the bottom three.
They earned a point at Bournemouth on Tuesday following three straight defeats.
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)
Blackburn Rovers return to winning ways
Blackburn Rovers returned to winning ways as they defeated Derby County.
Rovers beat the Rams 3-1 in a huge boost for their playoff push.
They were forced to come from behind to claim the three points.
Mowbray’s team have now climbed back up into 4th place.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28:
Blackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
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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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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:2
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Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City - 0:1
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Peterborough United vs Blackburn Rovers - 2:1
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| 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 |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Peterborough United | 2 - 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| Reading FC | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 13 | Matches won | 19 |
| 35 | Goal attempts | 95 |
| 13 | Shots on goal | 39 |
| 13 | Shots off goal | 35 |
| 171 | Corner kicks | 197 |
| 6% | Average ball possession | 9% |
| 9 | Shots blocked | 21 |
| 71 | Cards given | 116 |
| 83 | Free kicks | 104 |
| 18 | Offsides | 20 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 43 | Goals by foot | 48 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 54 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 87 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| 0 | Shots on post | 2 |
| Reading FC | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Matches | 20 |
| 10 | Home Matches | 10 |
| 10 | Away Matches | 10 |
| 29 | Total Goals | 32 |
| 1.45 | Average Goals Scored | 1.6 |
| 7 | Wins | 8 |
| 8 | Losses | 7 |
| 5 | Draws | 5 |
| March 19, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 1 - 0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| October 23, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 2 - 0 | Reading FC |
| March 2, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 1 - 0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| October 27, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Blackburn Rovers | 2 - 4 | Reading FC |
| July 18, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 - 3 | Reading FC |
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What time is kick off between Reading FC vs Blackburn Rovers?
15:00, Saturday 19 March 2022
