Reading vs West Bromwich Albion betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Reading to win and over 2.5 goals (15/4)

Reading have already secured survival and they will be now looking to finish the season strong.

The Royals have lost just twice in their last eight and have won 3 of their last 5 at the Madjeski.

West Brom have also lost 3 of their last 6 matches and have lost over half their away games this term.

Lucas João to score anytime (11/5)

The forward has netted four goals in his last four appearances.

In his last outing at the Madjeski, he netted a brace against Swansea City.

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)

Match preview: Reading vs West Bromwich Albion

Reading have secured their Championship status for next season following Peterborough’s defeat against Nottingham Forest.

The Royals are now seven points clear of the bottom three with two games remaining.

Paul Ince’s side were beaten 3-0 by Hull City in their last outing.

Although their last two results were an incredible comeback against Swansea to draw 4-4 and a 2-1 win away at Sheffield United.

Reading v Blackburn Rovers – Sky Bet Championship READING, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: Reading’s Josh Laurent celebrates scoring his side’s first goal with with team-mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Blackburn Rovers at Madejski Stadium on March 19, 2022 in Reading, England. (Photo by David Horton – CameraSport via Getty Images)

West Bromwich Albion held to goalless draw with Coventry

West Bromwich Albion were held to goalless draw with Coventry City on Saturday.

Despite having 22 shots between them, neither side could find the back of the net.

In the game prior, they were well beaten by Nottingham Forest, losing 4-0 at the City Ground.

The Baggies are chasing a spot in the top half as they enter the final two games of the season.

Steve Bruce’s side head into Saturday’s clash 13th in the table and level on points with Stoke.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion – Sky Bet Championship DERBY, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Jake Livermore of West Bromwich Albion looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park Stadium on December 27, 2021 in Derby, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

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