Bitesize Prediction: Swansea vs Reading – 18/10/22

Competition: Championship

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 2/5 @ 888sport

In what could be an enjoyable showdown at the Liberty on Tuesday night, Swansea will welcome Reading to south Wales.

Starting with the hosts, coming off the back of a nightmare display away at Burnley over the weekend, there is no doubt that Swansea will be seeking an immediate response here. Eventually hit with a shock 4-0 drumming at Turf Moor, the Whites will be glad to make a return to the Liberty on Tuesday night. Despite crashing back down to earth a few days ago, Russell Martin’s side have continued to gain plenty of plaudits from across the Championship. Still firmly tipped as a leading pick to clinch a play-off place this season, the ex-MK Dons boss has still seen his side collect 12 points from their previous five second-tier outings. With that run highlighted by back-to-back 2-1 and 3-2 victories against Watford and West Brom when returning from September’s international break, Swansea have gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. It should be noted, Martin’s men have seen their last five Championship contests produce 18 goals.

As for the visitors, although Reading might have shocked many across England’s second-tier since opening the 2022/23 campaign, Paul Ince’s side are enduring a recent blip. Along with getting hit with a 2-1 loss away at QPR on October 7th, the one-time Wolves boss also saw his side put in another downbeat display last weekend. Suffering a 2-0 defeat at home against West Brom, the Royals have now collected just a single point from their last three Championship outings. However, making the trip to south Wales on Tuesday night still sat in the play-off places, neutrals will be hoping for a repeat of their last meeting against Swansea from back in April. With the two sides playing out a remarkable 4-4 draw in Berkshire, we could be in for another enjoyable affair. Likewise, with each of their previous four showdowns producing 20 goals, we’re backing a lively battle here.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Swansea vs Reading 2/5 for Tuesday’s Championship battle @ 888sport