Manchester United vs Reading Predictions and Betting Tips: FA Cup Preview

Manchester United vs Reading predictions and betting tips for the lunchtime FA Cup third round match on Saturday 5 January.

Expert Tipster Prediction: Manchester United have a 100% record since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s return to the club, with their 2-0 triumph against Newcastle in midweek making it four wins from four matches. Hardly a bold shout to suggest they’ll repeat the trick again here, against a struggling Reading side, but backing United to be ahead at half-time and full-time makes for a far better value selection than the 1/7 up for grabs on a standard victory.

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Manchester United vs Reading Predictions

For arguably the first time this season, Manchester United look a side capable of dispatching their opposition with minimal fuss. Solskjaer hasn’t really chosen different personnel to the players being previously selected by Jose Mourinho, but the baby-faced Norwegian has certainly delivered on the results front. Reading’s visit on Saturday will arguably be the easiest test for Solskjaer so far given that they’re currently struggling to distance themselves from a Championship relegation. Bar their recent victory in the North East, United have scored early in their past few matches which has set the tone for the subsequent performance. I can see them doing the same again here and building a comfortable lead before the hour mark, making the half-time/full-time market more than worthy of consideration.

What is the best price on Manchester United half-time/full-time? 8/13 Bet Victor

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Manchester United vs Reading Betting Tips

As is likely also the case with Paul Pogba, it’s probably no coincidence that Marcus Rashford has looked like a different player since Jose Mourinho left for pastures new. The United academy graduate grabbed the decisive second goal against Newcastle in midweek and has featured more regularly under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Romelu Lukaku was left on the bench in favour of Rashford leaving the line, which is perhaps a testament to how much Solskjaer rates him. If he gets the nod again on Saturday, you could certainly see him bagging at some stage when Reading come to town.

What are the odds of Marcus Rashford scoring at anytime? 10/11 with Ladbrokes

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With the form they’re in right now, it’s difficult not to see Manchester United annihilating Reading providing a strong team is selected. You’d expect the FA Cup to be a competition United will take seriously given that they’re already out of the title race and extremely unlikely to reach a Champions League final any time soon. Indeed, this is a trophy that Solskjaer won as a player so there’s no doubt he’ll have his sights set on guiding United to a major trophy now he’s at the helm. Reading will doubtless have one eye on Championship survival so this may be construed as an unwelcome distraction by gaffer Jose Manual Gomes. I fancy the Red Devils to stick a few past their Berkshire-based opponents on route to a comfortable home victory.

What are the best odds on Manchester United winning and over 3.5 goals? 11/10 with Unibet

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Manchester United vs Reading Match Preview

Save for Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Newcastle in midweek, they’ve managed to concede at least once in their other Premier League fixtures since Mourinho’s departure. You may, therefore, be tempted to explore the both teams to score market working on the basis that United are surely shoo-ins to register at some stage. That’s a hefty 6/4 poke with most firms and perhaps indicative of Reading’s troubles in front of goal. Don’t expect that to change here.

The hosts are as short as 1/8 in some places and 1/20 just to qualify, but neither will get punters’ juices flowing. United to win to nil seems fairly likely and is reasonably priced at 4/7. Reading are 11/2 to avoid defeat.

 

Manchester United vs Reading Betting Tips

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