Reading vs QPR prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-01-13 15:00.
The beauty and unpredictability of the Championship will shine through when 13th-placed Reading and 12th-placed QPR do battle with both teams locked on 36 points, where a win here could thrust either team firmly back into the playoff picture. Reading will be relishing their week-long break after playing four games in 12 days, which involved winning only one of three league matches (D1, L1) before securing a morale-boosting 2-0 win over fellow Championship side Watford in the FA Cup last time out.
Returning to the Madejski Stadium is exactly what the Royals need to enhance their Championship aspirations, having secured 25 of their 36 points in front of their fans. The home faithful will need to inspire their troops to avoid a piece of notorious history too, as not since January 2010 have Reading started a calendar year with back-to-back league defeats.
QPR are also looking to turn their fortunes around after a dreary three-game run in the Championship (D2, L1) was consolidated with a 2-1 loss to League One side Fleetwood in the FA Cup. A date with Reading might provide the inspiration needed then, as not only are QPR chasing their first league double over their hosts since the 2010/11 season, but could also win three consecutive league H2Hs for the very first time.
The Hoops hit the road needing to rediscover their goalscoring knack though, having failed to score in four of their last five away league outings. Should the goals start flowing, don’t be surprised if they come early, as prior to the weekend QPR have seen a league-high 37 goals scored in the first half this Championship season.
Players to watch: Reading’s Tom Ince usually takes his time to settle into the match, scoring 12 of his last 13 Championship goals after half-time, while QPR’s Lyndon Dykes seems to love this particular encounter, having netted five times in his last three outings against Reading.
Hot stat: Ten of Reading’s last 13 Championship matches have seen the same half-time result replicated at full-time.