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Reading - Sheff Utd
England Championship - Select Car Leasing Stadium
Prediction 1
Sheffield Utd to win
8/9 (1.89)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
3/4 (1.75)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Here we bring you Championship predictions for Reading vs Sheffield Utd with the game due to take place on March 7th.
Reading vs Sheffield Utd prediction and top betting tips
Sheffield United have looked nailed on for promotion for quite a long time this season but that is starting to look less certain as the weeks go on. They lost at the weekend as their hosts were hit for five by the same Middlesbrough side that are looking to leapfrog them into the top two. Can the Blades follow Boro's suit and put Reading to the sword here? Find out with our Reading vs Sheffield Utd match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
Contents
- 1 Reading vs Sheffield Utd prediction and top betting tips
- 2 Here are the key stats & form guide for Reading vs Sheffield Utd
- 3 Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Reading vs Sheffield Utd
- 4 Reading vs Sheffield Utd Line ups
- 5 Player to watch
- 6 Take a look at the latest standings
- 7 A quickfire FAQ on Reading – Sheffield Utd
Reading vs Sheffield Utd Prediction 1: Sheffield United to win
We kick off our predictions with a Sheffield United to win tip but, we'll be honest, that is a result that will buck the form trend. Reading are unbeaten at home in seven games whilst Sheffield United have not won away in four games. Why then do we fancy Sheffield United to win? Well, firstly, they are far more desperate for the points than their midtable hosts, which is something that shouldn't be ignored. Secondly, the Blades have a good record at Reading's stadium having won on each of their last three league visits there.
Reading vs Sheffield Utd Prediction 2: Both teams will score
The second of our football betting tips for this game comes from the both teams to score market and we're backing ‘yes'. We've already touched on the fact that Reading have been in good form at home and, as part of that, they've found the net in each of their last nine games in front of their home fans. As for Sheffield United, they've scored in eight of their last 10 games so have a pretty tidy record of hitting the net too.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Reading vs Sheffield Utd
Head to Head
28/01/23
England Championship CHA
Reading
Sheff Utd
0
0
30/08/22
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Reading
4
0
15/04/22
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Reading
1
2
23/11/21
England Championship CHA
Reading
Sheff Utd
0
1
03/03/20
England FA Cup FA Cup
Reading
Sheff Utd
1
2
Last Five - Reading
12/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Northampton
Reading
0
0
D
08/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Shrewsbury
Reading
1
3
W
05/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Reading
0
1
W
01/04/25
England League 1 League 1
Blackpool
Reading
3
0
L
29/03/25
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Reading
1
3
W
Last Five - Sheff Utd
12/04/25
England Championship CHA
Plymouth
Sheff Utd
2
1
L
08/04/25
England Championship CHA
Millwall
Sheff Utd
1
0
L
05/04/25
England Championship CHA
Oxford Utd
Sheff Utd
1
0
L
28/03/25
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Sheff Utd
1
3
W
16/03/25
England Championship CHA
Sheff Wed
Sheff Utd
0
1
W
So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the Reading vs Sheffield Utd odds translate into probability ahead of this game? Let's find out.
Reading odds: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
Draw odds: 11/4 (3.75) – 27%
Sheffield Utd odds: 8/9 (1.89) – 53%
The odds attached to this game are a little surprising in some ways. Sheffield United are odds on favourites to win, which we've predicted they will do, but a 3/1 (4.00) price for a Reading side in such good home form does feel a little long. Will some punters be tempted?
Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Reading vs Sheffield Utd
Reading
Reading were hammered by Middlesbrough at the weekend but, prior to that, they put in a really decent display to beat Blackpool. This game is going to be tougher than that game against the Seasiders but it's impossible to imagine Paul Ince not ringing a few changes given how badly outclassed they were by a Middlesbrough side that are currently trying to hunt down their visitors for this game.
Predicted lineup – Lumley, Mbengue, Dann, Sarr, McIntyre, Casadei, Hendrick, Meite, Ince, Hoilett, Carroll
Sheffield Utd
Like their hosts, Sheffield United also lost at the weekend but a fair amount of that performance can arguably be put down to the fact that they'd had an energy sapping match against Tottenham in the midweek. The Blades need to get back to winning ways for sure but, given how thick and fast their games have been coming, a few changes are probably to be expected. It's also important to note that Anel Ahmedhodzic will be missing due to suspension.
Predicted lineup – Foderingham, Robinson, Egan, Basham, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, McAtee, Bogle, Sharp, Ndiaye
Reading vs Sheffield Utd Line ups
Reading
Sheff Utd
*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.
Player to watch
Sheffield United's Senegalese attacked Iliman Ndiaye bagged his sides winning goal against Tottenham last week but in the league he has been going through a bit of a dry spell having not netted since January 14th. Confidence is a huge part of football though and that cup goal will have Ndiaye buzzing. It didn't happen for him or his team at the weekend but in this game he can expect to see plenty of the Reading goal and him ending his league dry spell is highly likely.
Take a look at the latest standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Leeds | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 53 | 88 |
| 2 |  Burnley | 42 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 44 | 88 |
| 3 | Sheff Utd | 42 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 83 |
| 4 |  Sunderland | 42 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 76 |
| 5 |  Bristol City | 42 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 64 |
| 6 |  Coventry | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 63 |
| 7 |  West Brom | 42 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 60 |
| 8 |  Middlesbrough | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 60 |
| 9 |  Millwall | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 60 |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 56 |
| 11 |  Watford | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | -5 | 56 |
| 12 |  Swansea | 42 | 15 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 54 |
| 13 |  Norwich | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 53 |
| 14 |  Sheff Wed | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | -8 | 53 |
| 15 |  QPR | 42 | 12 | 14 | 16 | -6 | 50 |
| 16 |  Preston | 42 | 10 | 19 | 13 | -8 | 49 |
| 17 |  Oxford Utd | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | -17 | 48 |
| 18 |  Stoke | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | -11 | 47 |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | -16 | 46 |
| 20 |  Hull | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | -9 | 45 |
| 21 |  Derby | 42 | 11 | 10 | 21 | -10 | 43 |
| 22 |  Cardiff | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | -21 | 42 |
| 23 |  Luton | 42 | 10 | 10 | 22 | -26 | 40 |
| 24 |  Plymouth | 42 | 9 | 13 | 20 | -38 | 40 |
A quickfire FAQ on Reading – Sheffield Utd
- Where is the match being played? – Select Car Leasing Stadium
- What is the seating capacity of the stadium that will host the Reading vs Sheffield United match? Select Car Leasing Stadium has 24, 161 seats.
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sheffield United
- What time does the match kick off? 20:00 GMT
- Who will be the referee when Reading takes on Sheffield United at the Select Car Leasing Stadium? Dean Whitestone will be the referee in this Championship game. The referee averages 3.06 yellow cards and 0.10 red cards per match. This will be his 136th Championship refereeing duty. He averages 2.8 yellow cards in the division.
- What is the current position of these teams on the Championship League table? Reading is 15th ahead of this game after 34 games while Sheffield United sits in the 2nd place in as many matches.
- What is the ranking of Reading in-home performance? Reading is the 5th-best home team with 10 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses and 33 points in 16 home matches. It means the hosts average at least 2 points in every home game.
- How has Sheffield United performed on the road? Sheffield United is ranked 4th in away performance with 28 points in 17 trips of 8 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses.
