Rotherham United
- Rotherham United have failed to win either of their last two home games (D1, L1).
- With 40 points from 43 matches, Rotherham United are in 22nd place in League One and are battling against relegation to League Two for the first time in recent history.
- New boss Lee Clark has been tasked with steering the Millers clear of relegation.
- They’ve conceded 29 goals in that time, an average of 1.38 per game.
- Clark’s side have been solid defensively, and have used their three at the back system as a base to build from.
Reading
- Reading have lost their last three matches (L3), failing to win their last two away (D1, L1).
- Reading, with 62 points from 44 games, are set to finish in the top-half of League One in 10th place.
- Leam Richardson’s side have a decent away record, with six wins, seven draws, and nine defeats from their 22 away games, scoring 30 goals in those matches.
- Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has chipped in with two of their last five goals and provides a real spark.
- Jack Marriott has been a constant goal threat all season, scoring 16 in 24 appearances.
- Leam Richardson has implemented a tough coach-driven style since taking the helm in October, and has moulded his Reading side in his own image, a compact, pressing team that can play in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, pressing high, looking to force errors and then transitioning quickly.
Key Players
- Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
- Has chipped in with two of their last five goals.
- Jack Marriott
- Scoring 16 in 24 appearances.
Betting Insights
- The odds are certainly attractive at 2.38 for the visiting team.
- Backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.84 is suggested.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.65.
Prediction
Richardson has a keen eye for League One football and his tactical know-how should see the Royals edge out a victory in this late-season battle of the coaches.
