Leeds v Reading Preview & Tips

Leeds host Reading on Saturday afternoon at Elland Road with the home side looking to close the gap on league leaders West Brom. Read the Leeds v Reading match preview and predictions below.

After a run of seven consecutive wins, Leeds have now won just three times in their last thirteen games which includes six losses. However, Marcelo Bielsa’s side are still in 2nd place in the Championship with 13 games remaining. A 1-0 win last weekend at home to Bristol City was much needed and a result they will be hoping to build on on Saturday afternoon. With just six points separating the hosts from a place outside of the playoff zone, anything but three points against Reading could see them drop out of automatic promotion.

Reading picked up an impressive 3-0 win away to Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend which ended their nine-match winless run. Mark Bowen’s side currently sit 15th in the Championship, 11 points adrift of a playoff position and the same ahead of the relegation zone. Reading look set to finish mid-table but that won’t stop the Royals from attempting to cause an upset to those challenging for the title.

Leeds v Reading Past Meetings

• Played: 21
• Leeds Wins: 7
• Reading Wins: 6
• Draws: 8

Leeds Last 10 Games Stats

• Wins: 3
• Draws: 2
• Losses: 5
• Average goals per match: 1.1
• Average goals conceded per match: 1.5
• Number of clean sheets: 1
• Over 2.5 goals in match: 2
• Under 2.5 goals in match: 8

Reading Last 10 Games Stats

• Wins: 2
• Draws: 5
• Losses: 3
• Average goals per match: 1.2
• Average goals conceded per match: 1.1
• Number of clean sheets: 2
• Over 2.5 goals in match: 3
• Under 2.5 goals in match: 7

Leeds Top Scorers

• Patrick Bamford: 12 Goals
• Jack Harrison: 5 Goals
• Ezgjan Alioski: 4 Goals

Reading Top Scorers

• George Puscas: 8 Goals
• Yakou Meite: 6 Goals
• Lucas Joao: 5 Goals

Leeds v Reading Prediction

Despite the hosts’ poor run of form of late, we’re backing them to get back on track with a win on Saturday. Reading have managed to find the net in all but one of their last eight games on the road and so we’re expecting them to get on the scoresheet. Leeds have struggled for goals lately but it’s hard to see them not winning this match with so much at stake. We’re backing both teams to score and a 2-1 home win.