2020-21 Championship – Bristol City vs Reading Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bristol City vs Reading kick off? Tuesday 16th February, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Bristol City vs Reading being played? Ashton Gate, Bristol
Where can I get tickets for Bristol City vs Reading? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Bristol City vs Reading on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bristol City vs Reading in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISTOL CITY
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Bentley; Moore, Kalas, Mariappa; Hunt, Paterson, Nagy, Bakinson, Towler; Diedhiou, Wells
Unavailable: Baker (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Mawson (Suspended), O’Dowda (Injured), Sessegnon (Injured), Walsh (Injured)
Questionable: Rowe (Injured)
READING
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Rafael; Holmes, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards; Laurent, Rinomhota; Olise, Semedo, Ejaria; Lucas Joao
Unavailable: Araruna (Injured), Meite (Injured), Moore (Injured), Swift (Injured)
Questionable: Puscas (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides were stunned on Saturday for very different reasons. Whilst Bristol City were thrashed 6-0 away at Watford, Reading were 1-0 up and cruising at home to Millwall, before the Lions staged a dramatic fightback to consign the Royals to a 1-2 defeat. Each head coach will no doubt be expecting a reaction from their respective sides here, which could lead to an exciting encounter. The hosts have now lost their last four league games, but with home advantage will surely look at taking the game to Reading. The Royals however, contain some serious firepower within their attacking arsenal such as striker Lucas Joao and midfielder Michael Olise, each of whom may capitalise from the extra space afforded to them by a more offensive Robins side. Taking that into account, both teams to score looks like being the shrewd play regardless of the match outcome.
