Reading face Cardiff City on Saturday in the Championship, and HITC pundits give their predictions on the likely outcome.
Reading 2-1 Cardiff
Reading got back to winning ways with a narrow win over Fulham in midweek, and Cardiff should present them with another tricky test. Expect the Royals to come through it and leapfrog Leeds back into third place.
Reading manager Jaap Stam
Reading 1-1 Cardiff
The Royals did enough to see off Fulham in midweek while, a few miles south, a rugged and determined Cardiff eventually failed to hold on against Brighton. Expect another tight game at the Madejski with Neil Warnock’s side scrapping for points.
Cardiff manager Neil Warnock
Reading 2-1 Cardiff
Cardiff City had been in fine form prior to their defeat to Brighton, the Seagulls proving a step too far for Neil Warnock’s side, and I suspect Reading will be a similar story. The Royals are back on track following a win against Fulham and will be keen to leapfrog Leeds back into third.
Reading 2-0 Cardiff
The Royals should have too much for Cardiff in this league clash, with Jaap Stam’s side knowing they cannot afford any further slips as they bid to remain in the play-off places.
Reading 2-1 Cardiff
Cardiff have had a few encouraging results in January, but Reading’s win over Fulham was significant for Jaap Stam, as it stopped what looked like turning into a run of poor form. The Royals should secure victory here.
Reading manager Jaap Stam
Reading 1-1 Cardiff
Reading got a good result against Fulham in midweek but Cardiff are slowly climbing the table under Neil Warnock, whose sides often perform best when expectation is against them. Draw.
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