Mayra Madrigal
The Championship has delivered some very good games throughout the 34 matchdays, and despite Burnley being the sole leader, there are several teams that remain firmly in the competition in search of the Playoffs.
Middlesbrough vs Reading could be one of the most anticipated games this weekend, as the home side looks to stay in the top spots, while Reading looks to bounce back and be able to climb up the standings. Both teams have had different performances and are fighting for different things at the moment, but the main attraction of this game is to know if Middlesbrough will be able to get back on track after the recent slump. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the preview for this stellar match between Middlesbrough vs Reading.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Middlesbrough vs Reading EFL Championship Matchday 35 Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Middlesbrough (-210) / Draw (+333) / Reading (+600)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKings: Middlesbrough (AH -1.5, +135) / Reading (AH +1.5, -180)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-130) / Under (-110)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-140)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough comes into this match after suffering a 2-0 defeat to West Brom in their most recent Championship fixture. This is their 11th loss of the season and put an end to their streak of five consecutive wins.
Despite dropping all three points, Boro remain in contention for second place in the standings and are still in contention for direct promotion to the Premier League. It will be vital that they can get back to winning ways as soon as possible, as they are seven points behind Sheffield United. Fortunately for the locals, they have not lost a home Championship match since last October, and have gone eight games without defeat since then, with six consecutive victories.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen; Tommy Smith, Dael Fry, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Giles; Jonathan Howson, Hayden Hackney; Marcus Forss, Chuba Akpom, Riley McGree; Cameron Archer
Reading Preview
Reading have had a mixed bag of results of late, but they are coming off their 13th win of the season by a 3-1 scoreline over Blackpool. Their inconsistent performance has them among the teams in the second half of the table and for now far from being able to get into the Playoffs.
We could think that because of their recent victory they may have a chance to win this game, but the reality is that as an away team they are not a team that generates confidence as they are the second worst in that condition, having won only three of the 17 away games played. To make matters worse, they have lost four consecutive matches on rival soil and have not won since November 2022.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Lumley; Amadou Salif Mbengue, Scott Dann, Naby Sarr, Tom McIntyre; Cesare Casadei, Jeff Hendrick; Yakou Méïté, Thomas Ince, Junior Hoilett; Andy Carroll
JefeBet Prediction
The numbers of the two show us that they have different performances and that there is not much to put in comparison. While the pressure is on Middlesbrough because of their position in the table and because they must prove their ability to react, Reading do not offer much when playing away. In fact, they register four away games in the Championship without being able to score.
Prediction: Middlesbrough wins by a score of 2-0.
