Reading
Sheffield United
Reading vs Sheffield United Prediction
Why we picked this for Reading vs Sheffield United
Our pick for Reading vs Sheffield United in Championship is Under 2.5 goals, with 100% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Reading's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (3.4 goals per game in total), against 3 of 5 for Sheffield United (2.2 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 0 of their last 1 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 100%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-3. The pick lost.
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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 meeting
Reading vs Sheffield United, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2017 | Sheffield United | Reading | 2-1 | Over 2.5✕ |