Reading VS Brentford Match Prediction

Through 15 matches, Reading and Brentford are dead even. Each side have won six times and there have been three draws as well. Here's a look at the last five results:

Sep 16, 2017: Brentford 1-1 Reading
Feb 14, 2017: Reading 3-2 Brentford
Sep 27, 2016: Brentford 4-1 Reading
Dec 28, 2015: Reading 1-2 Brentford
Aug 29, 2015: Reading 0-2 Brentford

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Reading vs Brentford Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Reading are at 23/10 to win, a draw is at 9/4, and a Brentford win is at 6/5.

Reading come into this match in 18th place after another draw last weekend. They now have 29 points and are five above the drop zone after having such a good season last term. They can't get a win to save their lives at the moment, and that could see them pulled further into the muck when this one is over. Brentford come into this one in 11th position. They have 40 points and have four wins in their last five matches to give them some confidence ahead of this match.

At home, the Royals have had major issues. They have just three wins and 13 total points out of a possible 39 there. It's just not good enough for them. They have just one win in their last five at home and have only scored 14 goals there. As for the Bees, they have have more issues away from home than in front of their home supporters. They have 15 points via four wins and three draws so far, and have just one win in their last five away from home.

Watkins to net twice is at 12/1 odds via Ladbrokes.

Reading vs Brentford Prediction

The form of the Bees has been quite good of late with four wins in their last five matches. A trip to face Reading won't be easy, but they are on the up and should be able to get at least a draw off their struggling hosts.

Correct Score Prediction: Reading 1-1 Brentford

Team News

Jaap Stam will be without attacking midfielder Jon Swift and center back Paul McShane due to injuries.

Key Man

Reading's go-to man this term has been a winger, just like last term. But this time around, they have gone with Mo Barrow as their main threat. The speedy winger, a Premier League veteran, has already scored five times and has also assisted his teammates twice so far. He has been the one man that has looked capable of creating something of note, and is one of the reasons they are hanging on at the moment.

Team Form

Reading have a win, three draws, and a loss in their last five matches:

3-0 home win vs Stevenage (FA Cup)
0-0 draw at Hull
0-0 draw at Stevenage (FA Cup)
0-2 home loss vs Birmingham City
1-1 draw at Barnsley

Reading Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Dean Smith is missing left back Rico Henry due to his knee injury.

Key Man

The Bees are quickly becoming of the one leading producers of talent from the Championship. Last season, they sold Scott Hogan after a lot of success, and now Ollie Watkins is stepping in to fill the void. He has scored seven goals already and also has picked up three assists to lead his team a fairly comfortable place in the mid-table of the division.

Team Form

Brentford have three wins and two losses in their last five matches:

2-0 home win vs Bolton
0-1 home loss vs Notts County (FA Cup)
3-0 loss at Wolves
2-0 home win vs Sheffield Wednesday
2-1 home win vs Aston Villa

Brentford Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Reading, after reaching the playoffs last season, can't buy a win this term- especially of late. From possible promotion favorites last term, they could well sink into the relegation zone soon if they do not turn things around. A match at home to Brentford is a decent opportunity to get points, but given their form of late, it's hard to predict more than a draw.

Reading have no wins in their last eight matches in all competitions.