Sunderland vs Reading Predictions

Tip Reasoning

• Sunderland average 2.59 total goals per game, Reading average 2.66
• Reading concede an average of 1.87 goals per game away from home
• Sunderland have lost just one of their last seven league games

Reading’s woes on the road

Reading have struggled massively away from home this season, and with a visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday, it looks unlikely to get any easier. Reading’s away form has been worrying for them, with a clear disparity from how they play at home. On the road, The Royals average just 0.73 points per game, as well as 1.87 goals conceded – a stark contrast to their home form of 1.93 points per game and just 1.14 goals conceded.

With Reading’s struggles on the road so apparent, and Sunderland finding form with just one loss in seven league games, the Black Cats will be confident of a win, and a prediction of a 2-1 scoreline in the hosts’ favour looks good.

A surprise playoff push

Sunderland will be looking to continue their push for the playoffs, as they currently sit just two points off sixth place, and three from fifth. Their recent run of form will give them confidence to go out and beat a struggling Reading side, but it may not be as simple as it seems. The Black Cats have been better playing away from home this season, so may not find this one so easy in front of an expectant crowd at The Stadium of Light.

A best bet prediction of over 2.5 goals looks good as both sides will believe they can get something from this game, and Sunderland will be looking to turn a good season into a special one if they can reach the playoffs.