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Reading vs Harborough Town FC Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
by Ian John in FA Cup Predictions
The Select Car Leasing Stadium will play host to one of the more one-sided FA Cup Second round ties on Sunday. Reading face Harborough Town of the Southern Premier Central league and the Royals will be confident of stinging the Bees with a solid win here. Let’s check out our match prediction for the clash!
Part of what makes this game so much in favour of Reading is the Royals home record. They have played eleven matches at home this season in League and Cup. Winning ten and conceding just five goals, scoring 22. That is an outstanding record.
They come into this game unbeaten in their last four games, which included a 2-1 win at Peterborough last weekend and then a 2-2 draw with Barnsley, again on the road, in midweek. They beat Fleetwood 2-0 in the First round to earn this Second round tie.
Mitch Austin will know his Harborough Town team have nothing to lose in this fixture, but the Bees are going to find it tough. They lie 15th in the Southern Premier Central and come into the game having thumped Banbury United 4-1 in the league last weekend.
This will be their first FA Cup tie against league opponents this season as they defeated Tonbridge 4-1 away from home in the First round.
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The Best Betting Odds for Reading v Harborough Town FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.22 | 5.75 | 12 |
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1.44 | 3.6 | 7.5 |
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1.2 | 7.1 | 12.5 |
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1.2 | 7.1 | 12.5 |
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1.22 | 6.25 | 11 |
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1.19 | 7 | 14 |
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1.24 | 5.84 | 12.2 |
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1.21 | 7.2 | 13 |
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1.2 | 6.5 | 11 |
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1.14 | 8.5 | 13 |
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1.13 | 6.5 | 11 |
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1.2 | 6.5 | 12 |
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1.2 | 6.5 | 13 |
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1.22 | 7.5 | 12 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Reading and Harborough Town FC?
Our prediction for the Reading vs Harborough Town FC match is: Reading to win to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/12/2024 between Reading and Harborough Town FC in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 77.49% for a win of Reading against Harborough Town FC with odds of 1.44 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Reading vs Harborough Town FC is 8.35% with odds of 8.5 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 14.16% chance ⭐ for a win of Harborough Town FC vs Reading with odds of 14 at Stake.
Reading - Harborough Town FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Reading Harborough Town FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Reading wins | 77.49% | 1.44 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 69.84% | 1.36 at Betsson |
| Both Team To Score | 57.14% | 1.95 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time: Harborough Town FC / Full-time: Reading | 31.99% | 21 at Betsson |
Reading vs Harborough Town FC Form
Reading and Harborough Town FC Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Nov 2024 - League One
23 Nov 2024 - League One
12 Nov 2024 - EFL Trophy
9 Nov 2024 - League One
5 Nov 2024 - EFL Trophy
2 Nov 2024 - FA Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Nov 2024 - EFL Trophy
2 Nov 2024 - FA Cup
26 Oct 2024 - League One
19 Oct 2024 - League One
1 Oct 2024 - League One
28 Sep 2024 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Nov 2024 - League One
23 Nov 2024 - League One
9 Nov 2024 - League One
5 Nov 2024 - EFL Trophy
29 Oct 2024 - League One
22 Oct 2024 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
16 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
12 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
9 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
2 Nov 2024 - FA Cup
26 Oct 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
12 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
9 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
22 Oct 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
19 Oct 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
12 Oct 2024 - FA Cup, Qualification
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Nov 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
2 Nov 2024 - FA Cup
26 Oct 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
15 Oct 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
5 Oct 2024 - FA Trophy, Qualification
24 Sep 2024 - Southern Football League, Premier Division Central
Most goals and assists
Reading
Harborough Town FC
S. Smith
(7 Goals)
Reading - Harborough Town FC Key Points
- Reading have won their last three League One home games to nil.
- Harborough Town have conceded in all their last seven matches.
- Reading have won ten of eleven games at home this season in all competitions.
- Reading have conceded just five goals at home in eleven games, scoring 22.
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Our Reading vs Harborough Town FC Prediction
Our prediction for Reading vs. Harborough Town in the FA Cup Second round is: Reading to win to nil.
Reading drew one of the lowest ranked teams left in the FA Cup this season, and given their ourstanding home record against teams in much higher divisions this season, it is hard to make a case for the non-league side here. The Royals are the clear favourites to win this game and in truth, they should do so without Harborough Town troubling the scoresheet.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Reading Harborough Town FC
| Reading vs Harborough Town FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Reading wins | 1.09 | 1.22 | +11.9% |
| Draw | 10 | 5.75 | -42.5% |
| Harborough Town FC wins | 19 | 12 | -36.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Reading is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 11.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 91.7% and is now 82.0% (-9.8%)
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