Sheffield United vs Reading: Bet on the favorite to win

Sheffield United will take on Reading at their home ground. Can Blades coach Heckingbottom make up for his disappointing head-to-head record against Reading?

Sheffield United are back on a winning track in the Championship after a disappointing away performance against Stoke City (0-1). The Blades sent one unanswered goal against Queens Park Rangers. Sheffield Wednesday's next game in the tournament also proved to be low scoring. The Blades took on Bournemouth at their home arena, with the teams not happy with their performance in this game. Sheffield United are on 65 points from 41 games. Paul Heckingbottom's side currently sits sixth in the table.

Reading failed to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship last week to five games. They faced Cardiff City on Matchday 41. On home soil, Reading lost 1-2. The Royals continue to fight to keep their place in the Championship next season. With 37 points, they sit 21st in the table.

The upcoming game will be very important for Sheffield United. If the team wants to make the Championship playoffs and fight for a return to the EPL, they should not lose points against Reading. With all due respect to the visitors, their level of play this season is far below that of the Blades. The meeting with the Royals will also be very crucial for the home side's coach Heckingbottom. He has played five games against Reading in his career and has yet to pick up a single win - three draws and two defeats. I believe now is a good chance to rectify that statistic. I suggest the following lines for the upcoming match:

• Handicap 1 (-0.75) for 1.74;
• W1 in the first half for 2.20;
• W1 and Total Over (1.5) for 1.97.

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