Sheffield United hopes to end their four winless streaks in the Champions League this weekend when they take on Reading. The match schedules for Tuesday Madejski Stadium with kickoff at 11 pm.
On Saturday afternoon, Sheffield United recorded a 1-1 draw with East Midlands rivals Coventry City at Bramall Lane.
Dave Kitson’s eighth-minute strike saw the Blades take an early lead, but James McPake leveled things up before the break, and after Howard Grayson’s men failed to find a way through in period two, the points were shared.
Reading’s fortunes took a sharp dip before the recent international break, following an impressive run of results in September, as Veljko Paunovic’s men fell to four consecutive defeats.
Currently tenth in the table, the Royals will look to John Swift and Lewis Grabban to inspire a swift return to winning ways.
However, if they’re going to do that, they’ll need to rediscover their defensive solidity from earlier in the season.
Despite being written off for promotion at the start of the season, Sheffield United has made an excellent start to life back in the Championship.
Slavisa Jokanovic’s side is currently positioned fourth in the table, on course for the top six.
The emergence of Cauley Woodrow, who has scored seven goals already this season, has been key to their success, along with Tom Cairney’s growing influence on the side.
Reading vs. Sheffield United Head to Head
Both sides have 17 games against each other, with hosts taking six wins while opponents with nine wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Reading 1-1 Nottingham Forest
- Birmingham City 1-2 Reading
- Millwall 1-0 Reading
- Reading 0-2 Bournemouth
- Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Reading
Away
- Sheffiend United 0-0 Coventry City
- Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Sheffield United
- Nottingham Rovers 1-1 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 0-1 Blackpool
- Barnsley 2-3 Sheffield United
Reading Team News
On Wednesday, winger Junior Hoilett joined the long-term absentee list after he suffered a fresh fitness blow in training, while defender Tom McIntyre has one game remaining of his three-match ban.
Sheffield United Team News
Foderingham, 25, could keep his place in the Sheffield United side for Thursday night’s match at Preston North End after Olsen was forced to withdraw from the Blades team that beat Huddersfield 1-0 because of injury.
Prediction and Odds
Going by recent form, it is hard to pick a winner; hence we expect a second straight draw in the competition.
- Double Chance
- Draw
- Goals Under 3.5
