2020-21 Championship – Reading vs Stoke Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Reading vs Stoke kick off? Saturday 7th November, 2020 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Reading vs Stoke being played? Madejski Stadium, Reading
Where can I get tickets for Reading vs Stoke? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Reading vs Stoke 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 Stoke 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; Esteves, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards; Laurent, Rinomhota, Aluko, Ejaria, Olise; Joao
Unavailable: Araruna (Injured), Baldock (Injured), Holmes (Injured), Moore (Injured), Swift (Injured), Yiadom (Injured)
Questionable: Ejaria (Injured), Meite (Injured)
STOKE
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Gunn; Bathh, Souttar, Fox; Smith, Obi-Mikel, Powell, Thompson, McClean; Campbell, Fletcher
Unavailable: Allen (Injured), Davies (Injured), Shawcross (Injured), Verlinden (Injured)
Questionable: Chester (Injured), Clucas (Injured), Collins (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Reading fell to their second league defeat in succession as injury absences took their toll on the Royals in midweek, ultimately seeing them fall to a 0-3 loss against Preston. They must pick themselves back up and go again vs Stoke, who suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Watford after the Potters were stung by a last-minute winner from the Hornets. Michael O’Neill’s side will travel to Reading confident though and with the hosts still counting the cost of injuries to key players such as influential central defender Liam Moore and Stoke are well placed to pick up at least a point here.
