Reading
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Reading vs Sheffield United Prediction
Why we picked this for Reading vs Sheffield United
For this FA Cup fixture we go with Under 2.5 goals for Reading vs Sheffield United, at 67% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Reading's games produced 2.4 goals on average, 3 of them over 2.5. Sheffield United's games averaged 1.8, with 1 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Under 2.5.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 1 of the last 4 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. The 67% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 1-1, so Under 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 4 meetings
Reading vs Sheffield United, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2019 | Sheffield United | Reading | 4-0 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Dec 08, 2018 | Reading | Sheffield United | 0-2 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Reading | Sheffield United | 1-3 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Oct 21, 2017 | Sheffield United | Reading | 2-1 | Over 2.5✕ |