Reading vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds
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Reading vs Middlesbrough betting tips
This article covers Reading vs Middlesbrough betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Reading vs Middlesbrough betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Reading vs Middlesbrough: Match details
Match: Reading vs Middlesbrough
Competition: Championship
Date: February 20, 2021
Kick-off time: 3:00 pm, February 20, 2021 (UK time)
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Betting prediction: Reading 1-0 Middlesbrough
Both sides are in the hunt for a play-off spot this season, although Middlesbrough have their work cut out for them.
Reading are looking to avoid three consecutive home defeats for the first time since October 2019.
Reading have lost six and drawn one of their last seven matches against Middlesbrough. The Royals’ last win over Boro came in October 2015.
Reading vs Middlesbrough: Recommended bets
Over 2.5 goals. The last seven matches at the Madejski Stadium have all produced at least three goals. Six of Boro’s last seven away games have also featured three or more goals.
Lucas Joao to score. The striker has netted 20 goals in just 25 appearances this season, an incredible return from the 27-year-old.
Reading vs Middlesbrough: What are the betting odds?
Reading vs Middlesbrough – recent form and head to head statistics
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Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading FC - 1:0
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Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC - 0:2
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Bristol City vs Reading FC - 0:2
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Reading FC vs Millwall FC - 1:2
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Reading FC vs Brentford FC - 1:3
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Middlesbrough FC vs Bristol City - 1:3
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Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC - 0:2
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Middlesbrough FC vs Huddersfield Town - 2:1
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Derby County vs Middlesbrough FC - 2:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Brentford FC - 1:4
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| February 23, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1 - 0 | Reading FC |
| February 20, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
| February 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Bristol City | 0 - 2 | Reading FC |
| February 13, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 1 - 2 | Millwall FC |
| February 10, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 1 - 3 | Brentford FC |
| February 23, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 3 | Bristol City |
| February 20, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
| February 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 1 | Huddersfield Town |
| February 13, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Derby County | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| February 6, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 4 | Brentford FC |
| Reading FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Matches played | 32 |
| 15 | Matches won | 13 |
| 138 | Goal attempts | 65 |
| 58 | Shots on goal | 19 |
| 45 | Shots off goal | 25 |
| 131 | Corner kicks | 175 |
| 17% | Average ball possession | 9% |
| 35 | Shots blocked | 21 |
| 38 | Cards given | 48 |
| 153 | Free kicks | 95 |
| 11 | Offsides | 11 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 39 | Goals by foot | 30 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 44 | Goals scored | 37 |
| 37 | Goals conceded | 34 |
| Reading FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Matches | 28 |
| 14 | Home Matches | 14 |
| 14 | Away Matches | 14 |
| 26 | Total Goals | 36 |
| 0.93 | Average Goals Scored | 1.29 |
| 8 | Wins | 14 |
| 14 | Losses | 8 |
| 6 | Draws | 6 |
| February 20, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
| October 17, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 - 0 | Reading FC |
| July 14, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Reading FC | 1 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
| September 14, 2019 | Championship 19/20 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 0 | Reading FC |
| April 27, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 1 | Reading FC |
Reading vs Middlesbrough: Match preview
Reading host Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
Reading ended their three-match winless run on Tuesday with a 2-0 away win at Bristol City. Lucas Joao opened the scoring late in the first half. Reading’s lead was quickly doubled with a first-half stoppage-time goal from Michael Morrison.
Tuesday’s result leaves Reading 5th in the table on 51 points.
Reading’s home form this season ranks 6th in the league, with nine wins and six defeats at home. The Madejski Stadium is the only ground yet to play host to a draw this season.
The Royals have lost their last two matches at home. Their most recent home game ended in a 2-1 defeat against Millwall.
Middlesbrough picked up their first win in six matches on Tuesday, beating Huddersfield 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium. They went behind early on but turned the game around through an incredible solo goal from Duncan Watmore, followed by an Ashley Fletcher penalty. Boro finished the match with 10 men after Paddy McNair was sent off.
Neil Warnock’s side are 8th in the table, six points behind the final play-off spot, and eight points behind Saturday’s opponents Reading. A win for Boro on Saturday would certainly keep them in the mix for the playoffs.
Middlesbrough’s away form ranks 15th in the Championship, with four wins, five draws, and six defeats on the road this season.
Boro’s last away game ended in a 2-1 defeat at Derby County last weekend. Neeskens Kebano, on loan from Fulham, netted in the first half but it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat for Boro.
The two sides played out a 0-0 draw at the Riverside in the reverse fixture in October 2020. Prior to that, Boro won seven consecutive matches against Reading.
Reading team news vs Middlesbrough
Reading boss Veljko Paunovic could name an unchanged lineup from the one which beat Bristol City in midweek.
Liam Moore comes back into contention, but the club captain may have to settle for a place on the bench due to Tom McIntyre’s solid form.
Alfa Semedo should keep his place in the starting eleven as Josh Laurent remains doubtful, as does Felipe Araruna.
John Swift and Yakou Meite are sidelined for the home side.
Middlesbrough team news vs Reading
Paddy McNair will miss out on Saturday through suspension. McNair was sent off in the final ten minutes against Huddersfield after picking up a second yellow card.
Grant Hall is expcted to deputise for McNair and partner Anfernee Dijksteel in defence.
George Saville could be recalled in midfield after starting on the bench in midweek.
Marcus Tavernier, Marcus Browne and Dael Fry are sidelined for Boro.
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