Reading FC and Sheffield United will play at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on 07.03.2023, and fans are already looking forward to it. After suffering a 5-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in their previous Championship match, Reading will be hoping for an improvement here.
Reading had 35% possession in that match, 3 shots on goal, and 0 shots between the posts. Middlesbrough had six shots on goal out of 13 attempts on the other team. Middlesbrough got goals from Chuba Akpom (24′, 48′), Aaron Ramsey (45′, 51′), and Marcus Forss (76′).
Reading’s defense has not been particularly impressive in recent times. Reading has conceded goals in six of their last six games, with an overall total of 11 goals scored during that time. Reading is unbeaten in their previous six league games played at home.
Sheffield United and their away fans are hoping for a better outcome in this match after experiencing defeat the previous time they played Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Sheffield United had 54 percent possession and 14 chances, four of which were converted.
Blackburn Rovers had two shots on goal and had 11 chances to score against their rival. Blackburn Rovers’ goal was scored by Harry Pickering (5′). Sheffield United, led by Paul Heckingbottom, has scored eight goals in their six previous encounters. As a result, they score an average of 1.33 goals per game as a result.
Reading vs Sheffield United Match Details :
- Reading – Sheffield United
- Championship England
- Date – 07/03/2023
- Starting time – 20:00 UTC
- Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England
Reading vs Sheffield United Prediction :
We believe that Reading will need to play exceptionally well to cross Sheffield United’s goal line, where it is possible that Reading will score the winning goal. With Sheffield United leading 0-1 at the end of extra time, we are betting on a fierce battle in light of the preceding. We anticipate a close outcome.
Prediction: Reading 0-1 Sheffield United
Reading vs Sheffield United Head to head :
Reading has won one of their most recent head-to-head encounters since August 12, 2018, while Sheffield United has won five, with zero drawn games. During those matches, Reading scored 3 goals and Sheffield United scored 14 goals for a total of 17.
That amounts to objectives for every game normal of 2.83. Sheffield United defeated Reading 4-0 on Championship matchday 7 on August 30, 2022, their previous league encounter. Sheffield United had 57% ball possession at that time, and they attempted 18 goals, seven of which were successful.
Oli McBurnie (11′), Anel Ahmedhodi (46′, 81′), and Iliman Ndiaye (62′) all scored goals. Reading, on the other hand, had five of them on target.
Reading vs Sheffield United Team news :
With an injury-free roster to choose from, Reading manager Paul Ince has nothing to worry about heading into this match.
With Joe Lumley, Amadou Mbengue, Scott Dann, Naby Sarr, Junior Hoilett, Cesare Casadei, Jeff Hendrick, Tom McIntyre, Tom Ince, Yakou Mété, and Andy Carroll, Reading may employ a 3-5-2 system in this match.
We anticipate that Sheffield United will begin the game in a 3-5-2 formation with Wesley Foderingham, Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Egan, Jack Robinson, Jayden Bogle, Sander Berge, Oliver Norwood, John Fleck, Max Lowe, Oliver McBurnie, and Iliman Ndiaye as the starting players.
Reading vs Sheffield United Betting tips :
- When Reading FC plays Sheffield United at home, Reading FC typically loses by a score of 0-1. This result has been achieved in three matches.
- Sheffield United came out on top in their most recent meeting.
- The last time Reading FC defeated Sheffield United at home was in 2013.
- Reading FC has been Sheffield United’s only opponent in their last five Championship games.
Reading vs Sheffield United Lineups :
Reading:
- Lumley;
- Yiadom, Mbengue, Sarr, McIntyre;
- Hendrick, Fornah;
- Meite, Ince, Long;
- Joao
Sheffield United:
- Foderingham;
- Basham, Egan, Robinson;
- Baldock, Berge, Norwood, McAtee, Lowe;
- Ndiaye, McBurnie
Reading vs Sheffield United Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |