2020-21 Championship – Stoke vs Reading Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Stoke vs Reading kick off? Saturday 6th February, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Stoke vs Reading being played? Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Where can I get tickets for Stoke vs Reading? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Stoke 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 Stoke vs Reading in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
STOKE
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Gunn; Collins, Souttar, Chester, Fox; Allen, Obi-Mikel, Thompson; Clarke, Fletcher, McClean
Unavailable: Campbell (Injured), Norrington-Davies (Suspended)
Questionable: Powell (Injured)
READING
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Rafael; Holmes, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards; Rinomhota, Laurent; Olise, Swift, Ejaria; Joao
Unavailable: Araruna (Injured), Moore (Injured)
Questionable: Ejaria (Injured), Puscas (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
After over a week without a Championship fixture which is a long time this season, Reading travel to Stoke looking to build on their 3-1 triumph over fellow promotion rivals Bournemouth. The Royals have now gone six league games unbeaten and look to be hitting top form at just the right time. They won’t have it all their own way here with Stoke notoriously difficult to beat having lost the same number of games as Reading (seven)despite having nine less points on the board. As is standard practice when they face a strong side, the Potters are expected to set up rigidly with bodies behind the ball and look at making it difficult for the visitors to break them down. Reading may have to prove patient if they wish to pick the three points up here so consider under 2.5 goals scored over the 90 minutes.
