Sheffield United vs Reading Predictions

• Sheffield were winning at both HT/FT in their last three home league games.
• The Blades lost just two of their last 19 home league games.
• Reading failed to score in four of their last five away league games.

An exciting clash between a shock top-two

While many predicted Sheffield United to be battling it out at the top end of the table this season, you’d be hard pressed to find a single person who would have had Reading at the top of the table after six games.

It’s still early in the season and even manager Paul Ince suggested that the fans should enjoy it while it lasts as they are many tough games to come. Playing away at Bramall Lane is one of those games and we think that normal service will resume as Paul Heckingbottom’s men can deliver a royal reality check.

While Reading won their last three games, away from home they have failed to score in four of their last five games, losing each time without reply. That’s not to mention that Reading lost at both Ht/FT 13 times last term, amongst the highest return in the division.

Back the Blades to go top

With 12 goals scored across the last five home games, we expect Sheffield United to carry on that trend as the often blunt Reading provide the opposition. We’re backing the Blades to win at both HT/FT in this top of the table encounter along with a smaller stakes selection on a 2-0 home win.