2020-21 Championship – Reading vs Middlesbrough Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Reading vs Middlesbrough kick off? Saturday 20th February, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Reading vs Middlesbrough being played? Madejski Stadium, Reading
Where can I get tickets for Reading vs Middlesbrough? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Reading vs Middlesbrough 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 Reading vs Middlesbrough in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
READING
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Rafael; Holmes, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards; Semedo, Rinomhota; Esteves, Olise, Ejaria; Lucas Joao
Unavailable: Araruna (Injured), Meite (Injured), Swift (Injured)
Questionable: Laurent (Injured)
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fisher, Dijksteel, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Kebano, Fletcher, Watmore
Unavailable: Bolasie (Injured), Brown (Injured), Tavernier (Injured)
Questionable: Fry (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides picked up crucial victories in midweek, with Reading snapping a two-match losing streak after winning against struggling Bristol City. Middlesbrough meanwhile, ended a run of five winless games in which they had accrued just one point by beating Huddersfield 2-1 despite being reduced to ten men. The two teams are expected to take a positive approach to this contest with each buoyed by their respective midweek triumphs and therefore, an entertaining contest may well be on the cards. Both Reading and Middlesbrough have found the net in each of their last three Championship fixtures, so both teams to score should prove the smart play in this one regardless of the final outcome.
