Reading vs Brentford predictions and betting tips: The Bees to be too strong

Reading vs Brentford is an EFL Cup third-round tie at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday, with the Premier League visitors strong favourites to progress.

Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.

How Reading go into the game

Reading were beaten 2-1 at Cambridge last time out, ending a run of three straight defeats.

The Madejski will hope for a cup shock, though the Royals face a major step up in class.

How Brentford go into the game

Brentford drew 2-2 at Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season in all competitions.

Dangerous and clinical, the Bees should have too much quality for their opponents, even with rotation.

Reading vs Brentford head-to-head

Date	Home	Score	Away
10/02/21	Reading	1-3	Brentford
19/12/20	Brentford	3-1	Reading
30/06/20	Reading	0-3	Brentford
23/11/19	Brentford	1-0	Reading
13/04/19	Reading	2-1	Brentford

Brentford held the upper hand the last time these clubs met regularly, winning four of the final five Championship encounters. The meetings are dated, however, all falling between 2019 and early 2021 before Brentford’s promotion.

Reading vs Brentford predictions & betting tips

Our Prediction	Odds & Bookmaker	Confidence	Why We’re Backing It
Brentford to win	1/4	⭐⭐⭐	Brentford have progressed from 10 of their last 11 EFL Cup ties against lower-league opponents
Over 3.5 goals	10/11	⭐⭐	Brentford put six past Birmingham City in the previous round.
Both teams to score	4/6	⭐⭐	The Bees have kept just a single clean sheet in all competitions this season.
Kevin Schade to score anytime	11/10	⭐⭐	Schade has scored three times in as many Premier League games, including a brace in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
Reading 1-3 Brentford	9/1	⭐⭐	It has been 10 years since Reading last reached the EFL Cup fourth round.

Reading vs Brentford score prediction

Reading will have a go, but Brentford’s Premier League quality should prove decisive. Expect a comfortable away win. Score prediction: Reading 1-3 Brentford.

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