Laura Rozo
Stoke City vs Reading will be a great matchup for this Matchday 28 of the Championship. Neither of the two teams won in their previous presentation, so they will come with the need to get the three points. The English Second Division is progressing, and so are the emotions. It’s soccer week!
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the duel between these two Championship clubs, in a Stoke City vs Reading match that will be a game full of good plays in the middle of the return to season activities.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds forStoke City vs Reading EFL Championship Matchday 28 Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: Bet365 Stadium, Staffordshire, England
- When: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 10:00 AM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Stoke City (-115) / Tie (+250) / Reading (+310)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Stoke City (AH -0.5, -121) / Reading (AH +0.5, +100)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105), Under (-145)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-135)
Stoke City Preview
Stoke City currently occupies the 20th position in the Championship standings. So far this season, the team led by Scottish coach Alex Neil has won eight games, drawn six, and has been defeated 13 times.
In the last five rounds, the Potters have managed to get only one win, so they will surely come to the Stoke City vs Reading match with the desire to return to victory and start this first month of the year in the best way.
In their last away game against Sheffield United, Stoke City lost 3-1, in a match where possession and chances were at a premium for the Potters, but effectiveness was not.
Possible Stoke City lineup (3-4-1-2): Jack Bonham; Harry Souttar, Phil Jagielka, Morgan Fox; Ben Wilmot, Jordan Thompson, Lewis Baker, Josh Tymon; Josh Laurent; Ben Wilmot, Jacob Brown.
Reading FC Preview
In their most recent match, Reading drew 2-2 with Queens Park Rangers, with Jeff Hendrick scoring the goals. However, despite going ahead in the first half, they allowed QPR to gain confidence and with a couple of shots they equalized in the 80th minute.
The team managed by Paul Ince is ranked 14th in the Championship with 37 points from 11 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses. For this new Stoke City vs Reading clash, the Royals are expected to return to winning ways, as they have failed to win in three games and are sure to win again.
Possible Reading lineup (3-1-4-2): Joe Lumley; Andy Lumley; Andy Yiadom, Thomas Holmes, Naby Sarr; Mamadou Loum; Junior Hoilett, Abdul Baba Rahman, Jeff Hendrick, Sam Hutchinson; Thomas Ince, Andy Carroll.
JefeBet Prediction
Given their recent results, we believe that it will be the home team who will take the victory in this Stoke City vs Reading.
Although Neil’s team has not had better results, its performance in the last round and in the FA Cup has also shown good signs of the team. Considering the locale and the defensive corrections from the previous game, it is possible that they will take the three points.
Prediction: Stoke City win 1-0.
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