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Sheffield United vs Reading: Our top betting tips
Reading are edging themselves to safety in the Championship but they'll need a big performance to take points of sixth placed Sheffield United. Can they find a way? Find out with our Sheffield United vs Reading match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Blades to leave Royals in relegation trouble
Sheffield United are unbeaten in a dozen games at Bramall Lane and we see that becoming 13 here. The Royals haven't just been grinding out draws in their home games; they've won eight of those 12 matches. Reading meanwhile have won just one of their last 10 home matches. When you then bring the head to head record in the conversation, a Blades win looks even more likely; they have won three of the last four meetings at Bramall Lane between the sides with a combined score line of 9-1 and haven't lost at home to them since 2008!
Don't bank on many goals
Sheffield United might be clear favourites to win this match against Reading but that doesn't mean it will be a game loaded with goals. Sheffield United have gone under the 2.5 mark in each of their last five matches with Reading going south of the all important cut off in three of their past five. The reverse fixture, which took place in November also saw just the solitary goal.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Sheffield United vs Reading
ReadingSheff Utd vs Reading | |||
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15/04/22 CHA | Sheff Utd  Sheff Utd | 1 - 2 |  Reading Reading |
23/11/21 CHA | Reading Reading | 0 - 1 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
03/03/20 FA Cup | Reading Reading | 1 - 2 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
16/02/19 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 4 - 0 | Reading Reading |
08/12/18 CHA | Reading Reading | 0 - 2 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
Sheff Utd | |||
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Last 5 | |||
14/05/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 1 - 2 |  Nottm Forest Nottm Forest |
07/05/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 4 - 0 |  Fulham Fulham |
29/04/22 CHA | QPR  QPR | 1 - 3 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
23/04/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 1 - 0 |  Cardiff Cardiff |
18/04/22 CHA | Bristol City  Bristol City | 1 - 1 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
Reading | |||
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Last 5 | |||
07/05/22 CHA |  Luton Luton | 1 - 0 | Reading Reading |
30/04/22 CHA | Reading Reading | 0 - 1 |  West Brom West Brom |
23/04/22 CHA |  Hull Hull | 3 - 0 | Reading Reading |
18/04/22 CHA | Reading Reading | 4 - 4 |  Swansea Swansea |
09/04/22 CHA | Reading Reading | 1 - 2 | Cardiff Cardiff |
Sheffield United vs Reading: Let's look at the predicted lineups
Sheffield United are gunning for a playoff spot with Reading looking good value to stay up after battling relegation all season. However this game plays out the points will be hugely valuable.
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup
Sheffield United are looking good for a top six finish and if they can finish the season with their terrific home form in tact then they've got a serious shot of going all the way. Lose this game though and others will see that as a sign of weakness as the big games roll in.
Predicted lineup – Foderingham, Davies, Egan, Baldock, Stevens, Uremovic, Berge, Norwood, Hourihane, Gibbs-White, McBurnie
Reading Predicted Lineup
Reading supporters have endured a painful season but they have improved lately and now look in a solid position to lockdown their status as a Championship club for another year. A loss here wouldn't break them but even a point would be absolutely enormous.
Predicted lineup – Nyland, Yiadom, Morrison, Holmes, McIntyre, Laurent, Drinkwater, Ince, Hoilett, Swift, Joao
A quickfire FAQ on Sheffield United vs Reading
- Where is the match being hosted? – Bramall Lane
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sheffield United
- What time does the match kick off? 15:00 GMT
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