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Reading will welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Madejski Stadium for a matchday 15 fixture in the EFL Championship on Saturday (October 15).
The hosts will seek a return to winning ways after a 2-1 defeat at QPR last weekend. They took the lead through Andy Carroll's 30th-minute penalty, but Lyndon Dykes restored parity for QPR just three minutes later. Dyles completed his brace from the spot with six minutes to go to give the hosts all three points.
West Brom, meanwhile, settled for a share of the spoils in a goalless draw at home to Luton Town.
The stalemate led to Steve Bruce's sacking and left the Baggies in the relegation zone, two points away from safety. Reading, meanwhile, are fifth in the standings with 22 points to show for their efforts after 13 games.
Reading vs West Bromwich Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have clashed on 46 previous occasions. West Brom lead 22-13 in wins.
- Their most recent meeting in April saw West Brom claim a 1-0 away win.
- Four of their last five meetings in the Championship have produced a goalless first half.
- West Brom are on a run of nine games without a win in all competitions.
- Reading have kept a clean sheet in just one of their last five home games.
- West Brom have scored in five of their seven away games this season.
Reading vs West Bromwich Albion
Reading's defeat at QPR did not significantly hamper their promotion bid. They remain in the playoff spots as they welcome a struggling West Brom side.
The Baggies recently parted ways with Steve Bruce, with Richard Beale appointed as interim manager. The Baggies have had a season to forget so far, but their attacking prowess means they have a shot at turning things around.
Reading, meanwhile, have struggled to shut teams out at home. That could see West Brom create enough chances to score. However, the hosts should claim a narrow win, with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Reading 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
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Reading vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Reading to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
