Reading need three points this weekend to ensure that they will be finishing as high in the Championship play-off places as possible.

Match Preview

Jaap Stam’s men head into the weekend in fourth place, with Leeds’ three-game run without a win ensuring that the Royals are six points clear of seventh place and therefore secure in the play-offs.

- Norwich 7-1 Reading

- Aston Villa 1-3 Reading

- Reading 2-1 Rotherham

- Nottingham Forest 3-2 Reading

Reading are unbeaten in their last nine games at home at the Madejski Stadium, winning seven and drawing two matches 0-0. At this stage of the season, they should grind out another.

On home soil, they have kept two clean sheets in their last four games, with Wigan having a tough task ahead of them to pull off an unexpected result.

- Wigan 3-2 Rotherham

- Wigan 3-2 Barnsley

- Brighton 2-1 Wigan

- Wigan 0-0 Cardiff

Reading vs Wigan Prediction and Betting Advice

Wigan have lost five of their last six league games away from home, with their relegation from the Championship all but confirmed. This weekend it could be.

Both of these teams have something to play for, but with the prize of the Premier League at stake, Reading should continue their strong home form to keep themselves in fourth.

Our Tip

Tip: Reading to Win: Bet365 (2.00)