With a chance to reach the Championship playoffs, Swansea City will be looking to tighten their braces on the final day. The side will take on mid-table placed Reading at the Madejski Stadium. The match schedules for Wednesday with kickoff at 9:30 pm.
Steve Cooper might feel like his side should be in contention for a top-six finish. However, he might cherish the fact that the side has a chance to make the playoffs. The chances of Cardiff City losing a home game to Hull City seems remote. However, the Potters might pull off an upsetting win against out of form Nottingham Forest.
The case leaves Cooper with no option but to pick up the three points. A win this Wednesday will extend the side’s run from the last six games to 13 points. The away game plays well with Copper’s record this season in their outings.
Reading will enjoy the stay on top of the Championship after escaping relegation troubles since Mark Bowen took over. The side is currently 15th on the table with 56 points, eight points off the relegation drop zone.
The Welshman joined the side amid heavy criticism over his appointment in the camp. However, he has proved his worth with the side recording 14 wins, and 12 draws from 39 matches. The consistency has given the Royals the needed triumph to stay of the mid-table ranking.
Reading and Swansea Head to Head
Both sides have 16 games against each other with Reading taking home eight wins against the two wins by Swansea. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Blackburn 4-3 Reading
Reading 1-2 Middlesbrough
Charlton 0-1 Reading
Reading 0-0 Huddersfield
Luton Town 0-5 Reading
Away
Swansea 1-0 Bristol
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Swansea
Swansea 0-1 Leeds
Birmingham City 1-3 Swansea
Swansea 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Reading Team News
Sam Baldock is likely to gain some minutes in the finale after impressing in their last outing. The forward came on as a substitute to score a brace. Tom McIntyre picked up an injury and will feature on the sidelines. This gives Liam Moore a chance to feature in the starting lineup.
Swansea Team News
Cooper is keen on a squad rotation on the finale following the narrow escape win at Bristol City. Goalkeeper Freddie Woodman sets to miss on the finale with a hip injury. Another suspension in the camp includes Kyle Naughton.
Prediction and Odds
Swansea has much to gain from a win this Wednesday in their bid for a slot in the Championship playoffs.
Swansea City Win
First to Score: Home
Goals Over 2.5