Reading – Middlesbrough Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (28.10.2017)

Reading and Middlesbrough meet at Madejski Stadium in a match for the 14th day of the Championship. At this stage, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time these two teams disputed a game in this stage was in 03-10-2015, in a match for the Championship that finished with the victory of Reading by (2-0). The goals of the party were scored by D. Williams (1 ‘) and N. Blackman (88′) for Reading. In this match the home factor can be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results conquered at home and as a visitor.

Reading :

The home team is currently in 20th place, with 12 points conquered, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate game, he won outside Leeds United by (0-1). In the last match, lost out against Sheffield United by (2-1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has recorded 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses, with 16 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium, with 18 goals scored and 14 suffered. For the championship, Reading conquered 5 points in 15 chances, after 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 games that played in his stadium. His defense has not been very solid, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 12 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 7 times and never got the comeback. In the last 9 matches at home for all competitions there is 1 period highlighted: he suffered 4 of his 9 goals in the minutes (76’-90 ‘).

The Reading continues in the last positions of the table of classification of the second division English, nevertheless, is outside the zone of descent. Usually Dutch coach Jaap Stam makes an offensive team, organized in a 3-5-2, with Beerens and Barrow being the most offensive references: the player stands out in the finals, having scored 2 goals in this championship. One of the great qualities of the premises is in the ability to create danger through the flanks, however, the defensive line has committed some serious failures. Evans, Watson and Obita are absent from this match, due to injury.

Middlesbrough :

After 4 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses, the away team is currently in 13th place with 17 points won. In their last game, they lost to Cardiff City at home (0-1), after in the previous game having drawn away in a game against Barnsley (2-2). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. The team arrive to this match after a defeat away with AFC Bournemouth by (3-1). For the championship, the Middlesbrough won 6 points in 18 chances, after 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 6 games that he played as a visitor.

For this competition, he did not lose any of the last 4 games as a visitor. His defense has not been very solid, having suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. This is a team that usually scores a few times first: only opened the marker in 3 of their last 13 games for the Championship, of these 3 came to rest in advantage in all and won at the end of the 90 ‘in all. In 13 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only achieved 1 comeback.

Middlesbrough reach this match with a defeat at Bournemouth 3-1, having thus been eliminated from the English League Cup. However, it is important to emphasize that the visitors no longer win five consecutive games for the championship. One of Middlesbrough’s most serious problems this season is the completion of goal opportunities created, especially away from home. When analyzing Garry Monk’s team, it is possible to note that Assombalonga is a key player in the team: besides being the fourth player with the most minutes in the squad, English is the best scorer with 6 goals scored. For this game the outsider coach has all the players at his disposal.