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Bitesize Prediction: Reading vs Port Vale – 20/02/24

Tom Dunstan in Betting Tips and News 18 Feb 2024

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Competition: League One

Market: Reading win

Odds: 19/20 @ Pribet

Desperate to extend their buffer over the drop zone on Tuesday night, Reading will welcome Port Vale to the Madejski.

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a 4-1 drumming at the hands of promotion contenders Portsmouth over the weekend, Reading are certainly seeking an immediate response here. However, while the Royals might be dealing with a string of issues behind the scenes in Berkshire, Ruben Selles’ men have skyrocketed their way out of the drop zone and should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Losing just one of their previous seven appearances across all competitions over the past month, Reading should also be excited by their extended success on home soil. Last seen at the Madejski claim a deserved 2-0 victory against Charlton, Selles’ side have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since back on December 9th. Likewise, mustering 14 points from their previous six League One showdowns in front of their own supporters, Selles’ men have also shipped just one goal in over 270 minutes of action in Berkshire.

As for the visitors, although Port Vale might have eventually clung to their League One status last season, Port Vale are enduring another third-tier struggle. Last seen over the weekend falling to an action-packed 3-2 defeat against Cheltenham, new boss Darren Moore appears to have a real job on his hands this year. Failing to claim a single win from any of their seven appearances since opening 2024, the former Sheffield Wednesday boss will also have a mounting headache over his side’s glaring defensive struggles. Including a 3-0 drumming against Fleetwood earlier in the month, Port Vale have recorded just a single clean sheet since the start of December. Facing what could be a stern challenge here, Moore’s side have also gained a reputation for their issues on the road. In fact, the Valiants have lost all of their last three showdowns outside of Stoke by an aggregate score of 8-3.

Bet: Reading 19/20 to beat Port Vale in Tuesday’s League One battle @ Pribet

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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