Reading vs Brentford predictions for this championship clash at Madejski Stadium. Reading are 4th with 48 points and Brentford are second with 54 points. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Reading to push for automatic promotion
Reading is on a seven-match undefeated run and they climbed to the fourth position after a series of great results in the league. They had a strong start to the season, then a shaky November but are back in form in time for the final third of the season.
Their last defeat was to their Wednesday’s opponents but have improved since then defensively conceding only three goals in seven matches. The Royals will have to improve from their last match against Stoke where they had just one shot on target as it finished 0-0.
Brentford
A win in this match will see Brentford go top of the table after Norwich lost to Swansea last friday. The Bees have won three consecutive matches and are in great form going into this very important match.
Their matches have seen a lot of goals all season and with 52 goals scored they are way ahead of the other teams as the most scoring team.
Key Stats
Reading vs Brentford Predictions
Looking at both of these teams’ stats we see that they are very good scoring teams. Reading’s recent home games have rarely produced under 2.5 goals.
Brentford has averaged three goals per game in the last five matches and they will be keen to win this match and claim the top of the table.
We predict both teams will score in this match.