With a place in the 2017/18 Premier League campaign and some £170 million up for grabs, there are no doubts Huddersfield Town and Reading will be fighting for their lives in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
After surprising Sheffield Wednesday and winning the semi-finals on penalties, Town have been made 27/20 favourites to win in ninety minutes, whereas the Royals are available at 5/2.
Huddersfield have earned a chance to fight for a return to England’s elite division for the first time since 1972, whereas Reading hope to end a four-year exile from the Premier League.
Team News
Huddersfield boss David Wagner is expected to field an unchanged side to the one that faces Sheffield Wednesday in the second leg, while Kasey Palmer could return after a three-month absence through a hamstring problem.
Meanwhile, Reading should have Jordan Obita back from an ankle injury, while Gareth McCleary overcame a hamstring problem and he could start.
Key Factors to Consider
- Both sides enjoyed 1-0 victories at home in teams’ two meetings this season
- Four or more goals were scored in four meetings prior to the current campaign
- Town full-backs Lowe and Smith produced 6 goals and 13 assists between them
- Reading keeper Ali Al-Habsi kept 16 clean sheets
- Huddersfield are winless in last four fixtures (90 minutes)
Betting
While a plethora of online bookmakers quote odds on the highly anticipated encounter, our advice would be to bet on the Championship play-off final at bet365.
The UK firm boasts impeccable reputation, while offering a host of attractive markets as well as high-value bonuses and promotions for new and existing customers such as Opening Bonus, Each Way First Goalscorers and Bore Draw Money Back.
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