Reading v Ipswich Town – Betting Tip

14th March 2009- 15.00pm
Reading v Ipswich Town

Whilst The Royals of Reading have been on the slide recently, which included the 2-2 draw with Charlton in midweek it’s fair to say they still possess one of the best squads within the championship and one of the best managers to boot in Steve Coppell.

Whilst acknowledged above they have been on an indifferent run of late, a home record of twelve wins, three draws and three defeats from eighteen games is one of the best in the country, add to this the fact they have only conceded eleven at home and the fact they are averaging nearly two goals a game at The Madejski Stadium it all add ups to when they’re on song they pose a big threat to any team within this division. Solid through the heart of the team with Hahneman in goal (although Federici played in midweek) Duberry and Pearce commanding at the back Cisse and Matejovsky the midfield generals and of course Kevin Doyle leading from the front, allow for the flair of Stephen Hunt and the recently re-signing winger of Glen Little and that’s looks pretty special for this level of football. More options up front arrived in midweek with Dave Kitson re-signing on loan until the end of the season and looking to fire Reading back in to the elite.

Ipswich are no mugs themselves though and have already won seven times away from home this season and a midweek 0 – 0 at Wolves will have done much to inspire Jim Magilton’s players as the run-in takes shape. However I’ve got to admit im not a huge fan of The Tractor Boys and whilst I acknowledge the fact they’ve won seven away from home I see them as no more than a midtable club In their current situation and with their current squad.

The rumour mill is doing the rounds and if you believe the stories Magilton is under pressure from the club’s board and may find himself adding to the sizeable queue’s down at the local job centre soon.

A recent record of only one win in seven games is slightly concerning however I fancy Reading to overcome their dodgy spell and let their undoubted class rise to the surface and can see them back in The Premiership next season, they can start off with a home defeat of Ipswich Town and Victor Chandler go a stand alone price. If you can’t get on with Victor then snap up some of the general 8/11 available.

Reading to beat Ipswich Town
3pts Win @ 3/4 (Victor Chandler)