Reading vs Rotherham United Prediction: Reading will have a good chance to turn things around

The Reading Football Club will aim to return to their winning ways when they welcome Rotherham United to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in the Championship on Tuesday evening. The Royals suffered a defeat against Sunderland in their previous road game, while Rotherham played to a draw for the third consecutive time after a tie with Blackpool. It will be interesting to see which team emerges as the best in this tough match.

Reading’s Form

Reading, managed by Paul Ince, has been sliding down the Championship table due to their poor performance at the beginning of 2023. They have not earned a single win this year in the second tier. On Saturday, Patrick Roberts' 84th-minute goal secured the win for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, leaving Reading still unable to collect points on their away games. The Royals are currently in 18th place with 38 points from 30 matches, which is not a dangerous position, however, their struggling form needs to be resolved soon. The team's performance has been hindered by numerous injuries, especially in the central positions, causing a shortage of players and forcing centre-back Tom McIntyre to play as part of the midfield.

Reading’s possible starting lineup

Lumley; Yiadom, Sarr, Mbengue; Hoilett, Ince, McIntyre, Hendrick, Baba; Long, Carroll

Rotherham United’s Form

Rotherham's recent form in the Championship has seen them remain undefeated in their last four matches, with the latest being a 0-0 draw against the Seasiders at Bloomfield Road. Manager Matthew Taylor will be pleased to see his team keep back-to-back clean sheets for the third time this season, but it is victories that will be crucial in securing their place in the division. Currently sitting in 20th place, Rotherham has a four-point cushion over Wigan Athletic, who occupy the first of the relegation spots. However, this lead is being threatened by the improving form of Shaun Maloney's Latics. Rotherham has struggled to produce an attacking threat on the road this season, scoring only nine times in 16 away games, fewer goals than any other team in the Championship.

Rotherham United’s predicted lineup

Johansson; Peltier, Hall, Humphreys, Bramall; Odoffin, Coventry, Rathbone; Ogbene, Hugill, Fosu

Reading vs Rotherham United expert tips

Reading is starting to feel the pressure following a string of disappointing results, but a home match against Rotherham presents a good chance to turn things around. The Reading are not weak like they have been in the past, and it is believed they have the ability to secure a win in Berkshire on Tuesday evening. Expect less than 2.5 goals in this game.