Reading vs Luton Town Prediction: Reading will be hoping for a significant result in their bid to avoid relegation

Reading is set to host Luton Town on Wednesday at Madejski Stadium. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Reading form

Reading have managed to avoid losing their last three home games, with draws against Birmingham City, Hull City, and Burnley. In particular, their goalless draw against Burnley was a notable result, especially given the circumstances following the sacking of Paul Ince.

Interim manager Noel Hunt will be aware of the need to secure a victory soon, but another draw against Luton Town on Wednesday would still be seen as a positive outcome. Reading have been defensively solid in recent matches, having not conceded more than two goals in a game since March 4. However, Luton Town have the best defensive away record in the Championship, making for an intriguing matchup.

Reading Predicted lineup

Lumley; Yiadom, Holmes, Sarr, Guinness-Walker; Azeez, Hendrick, Casadei, Fornah; Joao, Ehibhatiomhan

Luton Town Form

Cardiff's hopes of avoiding relegation have taken a hit following consecutive losses to Sunderland and Sheffield United, having previously appeared to be pulling away from the drop zone. While Sabri Lamouchi oversaw a run of 13 points in eight matches, his overall record of a point per game from 13 games leaves room for improvement.

Cardiff still have a game in hand and their fate is in their own hands, but they have tough fixtures against Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town yet to come. These games could prove to be crucial in determining their fate.

Although the Bluebirds' future in the Championship is still uncertain, Lamouchi recognizes that securing at least a draw against Hertfordshire and maintaining a superior goal difference to their rivals could play a significant role in their survival bid.

Luton Town possible lineup

Horvath; Burke, Bradley, Lockyer; Drameh, Nakamba, Mpanzu, Bell; Campbell; Morris, Woodrow

Reading vs Luton Town Expert Tips

Reading will be hoping for a significant result in their bid to avoid relegation, but they will have to contend with a formidable Luton Town team that is currently in excellent form. Luton are the clear favourites to win, and we predict that they will secure all three points. We expect less than 2.5 goals in the game.