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Reading vs Fulham Prediction & Betting tips
The first duel in the semi-final of the playoffs ended in a 1-1 draw. Reading in particular will be satisfied with this outcome. Do The Royals make it in your own house?
Reading :
Prior to the first match against Fulham, the chance that Reading could get a good result at Craven Cottage was very low. Although Reading was higher in the rankings than Fulham, the bookmakers seemed unanimous to agree that Fulham would win. Jaap Stam left the Dutch in his selection outside the base and saw to astonishing many his Reading level after rest on a 0-1 lead coming through midfielder Jordan Obita. Not much later, the position was again drawn by the fact that Al-Habsi, the goalkeeper of Reading, processed a high ball poorly, giving Tom Cairney an unforgettable opportunity. In the last minute, it was just a bit of a crush for Reading, because in the 80th minute, defender Paul McShane received a direct red card after a gross charge on Fulham player. However, Reading was headed above water, giving itself an excellent starting position for the final of May 20th.
As is well known, the Madejski Stadium, the home of Reading, is a place hardly won by the playing party. Reading has therefore done a lot of work by losing in London on Saturday. A stalemate in the defense is the absence of the suspended McShane. Great chance that this hole in the back yard will be filled with Dutchman Joey van den Berg, who was also in London. The Royals will confidently enter the duel on Tuesday knowing that they certainly do not submit to Fulham. The home advantage will also play a big part in this game. Jaap Stam was very enthusiastic about home supporters over the past few weeks and the big chance that fans will only encourage their players, given the chance of Premier League football next year.
Probable Setup Reading
Al-Habsi, Gunter, Obita, Van den Berg, Moore, Blackett, Evans, Williams, Swift, Grabban, Kermorgant
Fulham:
“I expected a hard game, and that’s what I saw on the field. I assumed we would score more goals and eventually win the match. Now that did not happen, everything is still open for Tuesday. We will have to prepare ourselves very well and be better on Tuesday. “Thus, Fulham coach Slavisa Jokanovic began his interview just after the match against Reading. The hopes for a victory of Fulham were high prior to the match. As Jokanovic indicates, he also assumed Fulham would just win from Reading. From the start of the game it became apparent that the home team had to take the initiative and that Reading was pleased with a bloodless draw. When reading ahead, there was a slight panic around Fulham’s everybody. Had to be lost at Reading at home, then the road to Wembley seemed to be an impossible route. Fortunately for Fulham and Jokanovic, the match ended in a 1-1 draw and, as Jokanovic indicates, everything is still open. Although the statistics claim otherwise, Reading is supreme at home, Fulham will be full in victory at the Madejski Stadium.
It is for The Whites to hope that in the return it is easy to play football by defending Reading. That was a foul against London. The team of Stam was parked as a bus in the back and Fulham attackers could not find each other on the last part of the playing field. On Tuesday, The Royals will probably play more offensive and there will probably be more space in Reading’s defense. It’s only a matter of Fulham going well with this space, but it will be an attractive return, that’s for sure.
Probable setup Fulham
Bettinelli, Fredericks, Kalas, Ream, Malone, Johansen, McDonald, Aluko, Cairney, Ayite, Martin
Reading vs Fulham head to head
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