Wolves vs Reading Prediction & Tips
Wolverhampton and Reading meet at Molineux Stadium in a match for the 35th round of the Championship. Wolverhampton won away by (0-2) the last time they faced off in this edition of the league on 18-11-2017. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 3 matches have won 2 and lost 1. Indeed, in the last showdown at this stadium, for Championship on 13-08-2016, Wolverhampton won by (2 -0). The goals of Wolverhampton were scored by M. Doherty (42 ‘) and J. Mason (47’). In this match the house factor can play a decisive role, as Reading has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
Analysis of Wolverhampton
The home team is currently in 1st place with 73 points earned after 22 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they drew at home to Norwich City by (2-2). In the last match, lost out to Fulham by (2-0). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. In the last 10 home games for the league, Wolverhampton have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, having won 23 points out of 30. His attack has scored regularly, as he has managed to achieve in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 34 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only got 1 turn on the scoreboard.
Wolverhampton enter this unmotivated round after a 2-0 away defeat at Fulham. Wolverhampton are usually 5-2-3, where the three most advanced players are Hélder Costa, Bonatini and Ivan Cavaleiro. The home club when it invests in the offensive process, usually performs through the right side, taking advantage of the depth offered by the right side Doherty. One of the great qualities of Wolverhampton is the aerial game, since its players present a lot of competence in this aspect. Coach Nuno Espírito Santo will not be able to count on Rúben Neves for being suspended.
Reading Review
The visiting team is currently in 18th place with 34 points, after 8 wins, 10 draws and 16 defeats. In the penultimate match, they drew at home to Derby County by (3-3). In the last match, lost at home to Sheffield United by (1-3). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, because in the last 30 games it registers 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in his stadium. In the league, Reading had 13 points out of 30, after 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in their last 10 away games. In his league games as a visitor, the most frequent result in the break was 0-0 (7 out of 17 matches). Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 34 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 19 times and never managed to turn the score.
Reading enter this unmotivated round after a 1-3 away defeat at the Sheffield United home. Unlike the opponents of this round, Reading usually plays 5-3-2, where the two most advanced players are Martin and Bodvarsson. The visiting club when it invests in the offensive process, usually performs through the right side, taking advantage of the depth offered by right-back Gunter. It is likely that Clement, Kelly and Bacuna will play in the most central area of the field. Dutch coach Jaap Stam will not be able to rely on Jordan Obita and Callum Harriott for being injured.
Wolves – Reading FREE TIPS
AC Milan – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
