Reading VS Wigan Athletic Match Prediction

Reading’s 3-0 at the DW Stadium earlier in the season, in which Garath McCleary had put them 2-0 up after just five minutes, was the Royals first win against Wigan since September 2007. Wigan had won five on the previous seven games between the two. Here are the results of the last five matches:

Nov 05, 2016: Wigan Athletic 0-3 Reading
Feb 17, 2015: Reading 0-1 Wigan Athletic
Aug 09, 2014: Wigan Athletic 2-2 Reading
Apr 18. 2014: Wigan Athletic 3-0 Reading
Dec 21, 2013: Reading 1-2 Wigan Athletic

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Reading vs Wigan Athletic Prediction

It’s difficult to believe Wigan were a Premier League team as recently as 2013 – and cup winners at that. Those days are well behind them now, and Reading can put the final nail in their coffin as far as this season goes, with a home win on Saturday.

Correct Score Prediction: Reading 3-0 Wigan

Reading vs Wigan Athletic Betting Tips and Odds

Reading are odds-on favourites for Saturday’s match, with Betfair and Ladbrokes offering a best price of 19/20 on the Royals to win. The draw is 13/5 with Betfair, while Betfair are also offering the best price on a Wigan win at 10/3.

Both teams to score has been set at 8/11 for yes and evens for no with Bet365.

Reason: Wigan have endured a torrid season, and while Reading have faltered of late, their defeats have been away from the Madejski Stadium. At home, they should beat Wigan comfortably.

Team News

Long-term injury concern Sandro Weiser remains sidelined for Reading, while Wales international Chris Gunter may be rested as he is one yellow card away from a suspension which would rule him out for two games - including the first leg of the play-off semi-final. Roy Beerens and influential attacking midfielder Garath McCleary were both rested as Reading lost to Forest last time out - a decision boss Jaap Stam is unlikely to repeat.

Key Man

Veteran striker Yann Kermorgant has scored 16 times this season, as well as bagging three assists.

Team Form

Reading’s defeat away at struggling Nottingham Forest was their third away defeat in five, a run which also includes a 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Norwich City. At home, however, it has been a different story - they beat bottom-of-the-league Rotherham 2-1 in their most recent home game, while both Blackburn and Leeds have also left the Madejski Stadium empty-handed this month.

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

Team News

Will Grigg's long-term injury means the Northern Irish striker remains sidelined. Matt Gilks returned in goal to keep a clean sheet in Wigan's draw at home to Cardiff last time out, while Max Power - who was rested for that game - may return to face Reading. Nick Powell has been a revelation coming off the bench, and must surely be in line for a starting place.

Key Man

Nick Powell's recent goals have kept Wigan's survival hopes alive, and the former Manchester United man will be critical to the Latics' slim chance of staying up.

Team Form

A goalless draw at home to Cardiff City has left Wigan Athletic on the brink of relegation despite a mini resurgence thanks to late wins at home to Rotherham United and Barnsley. Away from home they have really struggled, losing their last three matches, including a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Brighton on their last away trip.

Expected Line-up: 4-1-4-1

Reading need just a point to secure their place in the play-offs, but they should get all three against struggling Wigan. Even a win might not be enough for The Latics, who are set to go straight back down to League One. Jaap Stam\'s team have been impressive at home, and should get the result they need to guarantee their top-six spot.

Reading are unbeaten in their last nine matches at the Madejski Stadium and have only lost two home games all season.