Luton Town vs Reading betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Luton Town to win 3-1 (14/1)

Luton Town need to win on Saturday as they are at risk of dropping out of the play-offs.

The Hatters have both Millwall and Middlesbrough chasing them down.

They host a Reading side who have already secured survival and whose season is effectively over.

Elijah Adebayo to score first (10/3)

The striker is the Hatters’ top scorer this season with 16 league goals.

He scored in Luton’s last outing at Kenilworth Road as they drew 1-1 with Blackpool.

Luton Town v Harrogate Town: The Emirates FA Cup Third Round LUTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 09: Elijah Adebayo of Luton Town celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Luton Town and Harrogate Town at Kenilworth Road on January 09, 2022 in Luton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Match preview Luton Town vs Reading

Luton Town are looking to keep hold of their place in the top six on the final day of the season.

A huge 7-0 defeat against Fulham leaves them with little room for error.

The Hatters are now just two points ahead of Middlesbrough and three ahead of Millwall.

Both teams have a superior goal difference so a draw is unlikely to be enough.

Luton dropped points in their last match at Kenilworth Road as they drew 1-1 with Blackpool.

Luton Town v Chelsea: The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round LUTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Harry Cornick of Luton Town celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Luton Town and Chelsea at Kenilworth Road on March 02, 2022 in Luton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Reading lose back to back matches

Reading have already secured their place in the Championship for next season.

However, their recent form has been poor with the Royals losing three of their last five.

Paul Ince’s side have also lost back to back matches in their last two.

They lost against Hull City 3-0 and then 1-0 at home to West Brom.

Reading will finish the season in 21st regardless of the result on Saturday.

Reading v Birmingham City – Sky Bet Championship READING, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Lucas Joao of Reading celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Birmingham City at Madejski Stadium on February 22, 2022 in Reading, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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