Friday

Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.

As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.

Simply click the link below to go directly to that market.

HEAD-TO-HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
27 Nov 2010 Championship Reading 0-0 Leeds           
15 Apr 2006 Championship Leeds 1-1 Reading
29 Oct 2005 Championship Reading 1-1 Leeds          
12 Feb 2005 Championship Leeds 3-1 Reading
19 Oct 2004 Championship Reading 1-1 Leeds          
18 Nov 1997 League Cup Reading 2-3 Leeds          
10 Jan 1996 League Cup Leeds 2-1 Reading
12 Dec 1987 Division Two (Old) Reading 0-1 Leeds          
22 Aug 1987 Division Two (Old) Leeds 0-0 Reading
22 Apr 1987 Division Two (Old) Reading 2-1 Leeds
 
PREVIEW
Leeds welcome Reading to Elland Road this evening for a game that could prove pivotal in the Championship promotion race. There’s no doubt that the Royals are the hottest side in the league at the minute and Brian McDermott deserves plenty of credit for turning the club’s fortunes around. The Royals impressive run has seen them move in to fourth in the Championship.

United’s promotion bid has stuttered over the past few outings, although the side have not tasted defeat in their past six home games. The main concern for Simon Grayson is that four of those six undefeated home matches have finished all square.

Nothing could separate the sides when they met at the Madejski earlier in the season and that has been the case in four of the past five contests between the two clubs. Leeds have drawn too many games at home of late and I can see this one being another frustrating afternoon for the Elland Road supporters.

Those making the trip to Yorkshire can expect an open game with plenty of action. United have hit the back of the net six times in their last two home games, while the defence has not managed to keep a cleansheet in five matches.

The visitors have been scoring for fun as well and have bagged 14 goals in their last six games on the road. Over 2.5 goals is currently trading at around 1.55 and that looks the bet of the game.

RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back over 2.5 goals at around 1.55: 6 points

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Thursday’s Return: -5.00 points