Nottingham Forest vs Reading betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Nottingham Forest to win and under 2.5 goals (11/4)

Nottingham Forest will be confident of getting their promotion push back on track with a win on Saturday.

They host a Reading side who are now in real danger of relegation and on a run of two straight defeats.

Brennan Johnson to score anytime (15/4)

The youngster has been one of the breakout stars in the Championship this season.

Johnson has ten league goals to his name this term.

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Match preview: Nottingham Forest vs Reading

Nottingham Forest booked their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

Steve Cooper’s side defeated Huddersfield as their incredible cup run continues.

In the league, they have dropped into 10th place but are still just five points off the top six.

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Joe Worrall celebrates with teammate Djed Spence of Nottingham Forest after scoring their team’s third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Reading in relegation danger

Reading are starting to get sucked into the battle for survival.

The Royals are now just five points above the bottom three.

They were beaten 1-0 by Millwall at home last Saturday.

Paul Ince’s side have now lost their last two and will be looking over their shoulder.

Reading v Leeds United – Sky Bet Championship READING, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: A Reading FC flag covers seats prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Leeds United at Madejski Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Reading, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

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