Preston vs Reading Predictions

Tip Reasoning

• Preston have scored two or more goals in four of their last five games
• Reading average just 0.65 goals scored per game away from home
• Reading have lost 70% of their away games this season

Preston’s surprise playoff bid

Preston North End have found themselves just two points outside of the playoff places – something nobody would’ve predicted before the season started. With just one loss in their last ten games, Preston have a knack for not losing games, so despite having scored the fourth-fewest goals in the league this season, they could break into the top six on Monday.

Despite their poor goalscoring form this season, PNE have upped their game in recent weeks, and have scored two or more goals in four of their last five games. Reading, meanwhile, average just 0.65 goals scored per game on the road this season, and have lost 70% of their away games. As a result, a prediction for Preston to win to nil looks a good option for Monday’s fixture.

Reading in trouble

A six-point deduction for breaking financial rules has seen Reading forced into the relegation zone, but their recent form suggests they show no sign of climbing out of it. The Royals have won just twice in their last 16 games, and none of their last seven, including having lost 70% of all of their away games this season, and this doesn’t look set to improve any time soon.

A visit to Preston looks ominous, and a correct score prediction of 2-0 to the hosts is our tip here – largely due to how poor the Royals’ away form is.