On Tuesday night, Reading and Sheffield United meet at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, in what could be a pivotal game for both teams Championship hopes this season.
Reading are in a slightly strange position in the table, as although the Royals are seemingly in a lowly position in the Championship table, the Royals are still not too far away from the play-off spots either.
A superb display from Chris Basham at the back. 🚂💪 pic.twitter.com/BEMXzChlA7— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) November 20, 2021
A superb display from Chris Basham at the back. 🚂💪 pic.twitter.com/BEMXzChlA7
Veljko Paunovic’s team heads into this clash on the back of taking four points from their last two games after a 2-1 win at Birmingham City and last time out a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
The results were needed, as the home team had suffered four straight league defeats that saw them drop away from the play-off spots.
A recent dip in form has not helped their hopes of moving up the table, as Reading have failed to win in three home games in the Championship, having suffered two defeats and claiming just one draw.
Sheffield United have struggled with adjusting to life back in the Championship following their relegation last season. Rather than mounting a promotion push for an instant return to the Premier League, they are closer to the fight for survival.
However, like the home side, there is still enough time to put a run together to challenge for a play-off spot this season.
The Blades recent league form has been underwhelming, as the Yorkshire team have failed to win any of their last four matches in the English second tier. Last time out Slavisa Jokanovic’s team drew 0-0 at home against play-off chasing Coventry City.
The visitors have a poor recent away record in the second tier, as they have won just one of their last five league matches on their travels in the Championship.
Forebet predicts that Reading will record what could be a pivotal win in their Championship campaign when it comes to the Royal’s aims for the season.