Man Utd vs Reading Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 28/01/2023

[FA Cup Prediction] Man Utd vs Reading Prediction: 12-time FA Cup, Manchester United will host Reading of the Championship for a fourth-round match at Old Trafford.

Man Utd vs Reading Prediction: Extend the unbeaten streak

After being paired with mid-table Championship team Reading at home this weekend, Manchester United is the heavy favorite to advance to the next round of the FA Cup. Reading will think they can pull off a major shock on Saturday night, despite the fact that Reading is playing in the FA Cup and both sides' recent records favor the Red Devils.

Man Utd form

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After defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night, Man United has taken a step closer to earning their first trophy since 2017. Loan signing Wout Weghorst scored his first goal for the club either side of strikes from Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes to give the Red Devils a commanding three-goal advantage heading into the second leg at home next week.

Man Utd form

Erik ten Hag's team is now focused on the FA Cup. They come into the match on Saturday in excellent form at home, having won all 10 of their previous games at Old Trafford in all competitions while scoring 26 goals and allowing only four.

Man United, who are now fourth in the Premier League standings, have won all 14 of their home FA Cup games without losing, including two third-round triumphs over Reading in the previous six years (4-0 in 2017 and 2-0 in 2019).

Reading form

Reading have lost their previous two Championship games and given up six goals since defeating Watford in the FA Cup third round three weeks ago, with a 2-2 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers and a 4-0 thrashing by Stoke City last weekend. There are no immediate concerns about relegation because the Royals, who have spent the previous ten years in the second division, have dropped to 14th in the rankings and are five points behind the playoff spots.

Reading's form

On Saturday, Paul Ince will take his Reading team back to his old team, Man United, where he played for six seasons and won 10 trophies, including two FA Cups in 1990 and 1994. In its 151-year existence, Reading has never won the FA Cup, and in five of the last six seasons, they haven't made it past the fourth round, including last season's humiliating third-round loss to non-league team Kidderminster Harriers.

Man Utd vs Reading H2H Stats

In the previous eleven meetings with Reading, Manchester United has been the overwhelming force, winning eight and drawing three. Three days ago, these two sides faced off in the FA Cup, with Man Utd coming out on top 2-0 at Old Trafford. In each of the previous three encounters between Reading and Manchester United, no goals were scored.

Man Utd vs Reading H2H Stats

Man Utd vs Reading Current Odds

Man Utd vs Reading Current Odds

Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Man Utd vs Reading.

• Handicap Odds: Man Utd (0.98) / Reading (0.86)
• 1x2 Odds: Man Utd (1.17) / Draw (7.75) / Reading (16.00)
• Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (2.10) | Under 2.5 (1.68)
• Both Teams To Score: Yes (2.18) | No (1.63)

Despite Reading surpassing their hosts thus far this season, Man Utd is the heavy favourite to win this cup match, as you can see. Given that the Norwegian goal-scoring machine scored another hat trick in his most recent game, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Erling Haaland is the bookmaker's choice for First Goalscorer in this match at 27/10 (3.70) - 27%.

Man Utd vs Reading Betting Tips

Man Utd to Win-to-Nil

On Saturday, we're going with the odds and picking Man Utd to win, but we think the home team will also preserve a perfect record. The past six meetings between United and Reading have all ended in victories for United, with four of those games featuring clean sheets. The hosts have also won four of their past six games overall, and in their last two cup meetings against Notting Forest and Charlton, they haven't allowed a goal. Reading has failed to score in each of their previous two league and cup losses, which span their last four games.

Over 3.5 Goals

As we anticipate Manchester United to win the game very easily, we are forecasting at least four goals to be scored on Saturday. Reading's previous two games, the most recent of which resulted in a 4-0 loss away at Stoke, have each had over 2.5 goals scored. Although Man Utd hasn't scored four goals in a game since their League Cup match with Aston Villa, ten Hag's team has been excellent in front of goal recently, scoring three goals against Everton, Charlton, and Nottingham Forest. As a result, we anticipate the hosts to score at least four goals this weekend.

Man Utd vs Reading Best Tips From Betimate

• Manchester United 4-0 Reading

Even if Ten Hag opts to rest a few first-team regulars, Man United will be considered the heavy favorites to advance to the fifth round. At Old Trafford, Ince will be hoping that his Reading team rises to the challenge, although defeating the Premier League's heavyweights seems unlikely given that the Red Devils are expected to easily win.

Man Utd vs Reading Best Tips From Betimate

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Man Utd vs Reading Prediction: Possible lineups

Man Utd’s possible starting lineup: de Gea (GK), Lindelöf, Malacia, Wan-Bissaka, Martínez, Eriksen, Casemiro, Fernandes, Weghorst, Rashford & Antony.

Reading’s possible starting lineup: Lumley (GK), Yiadom, Baba, Mcintyre, Holmes, Ince, Hendrick, Loum, Fornah, Hoilett & Meïté.

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