David Prutton says Reading will make it a cagey affair against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic
Fulham will take on Reading in the first leg of Sky Bet EFL play-off at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Sky Sports pundit David Prutton says the fixture will be a “tough test” for Reading.
Prutton says that Fulham looked an “obvious gatecrasher” to the play-off spot for a long time, and Slavisa Jokanovic’s men fully deserve this spot.
Fulham finished sixth, five points behind Reading, in the Championship. However, the Cottagers are on a roll, and momentum is on their side.
They are unbeaten in their last six games, winning five of them, and are heading into this crucial tie brimming with confidence.
Reading manager Jaap Stam
“Fulham aren’t your typical side that finish sixth as they’ve looked an obvious gatecrasher to the play-off scene for a long time. Slavisa Jokanovic’s men have maintained their momentum and fully deserve their spot,” he said to Sky Sports.
Reading are also on a two-match winning run going into this tie. Since March, The Royals have won seven out of their nine Championship games.
Prutton notes that the fixture will represent a clash of styles. Reading are more comfortable keeping possession while Fulham are more used to playing dynamic brand of football.
The Sky Sports pundit tips Fulham to narrowly edge their rivals on Saturday. Fulham have scored in each of their last 17 league games, and Prutton expects them to win by a 2-1 margin.
“This game will be a clash of styles. Reading like to keep the ball while Fulham play a dynamic game where their full-backs provide a key tactic in what they do,” he added.
“I’ve got a feeling Fulham will be strong at Craven Cottage. Reading will want to make it a cagey affair, which could just suit Fulham, who have scored in each of their last 17 league matches.”
General View of Craven Cottage
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