On Fri Dec 30th, Norwich City hosts Reading in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Norwich City recorded a 1-2 loss against Luton Town. Allan Campbell struck first for Luton Town in the 61st minute, then Teemu Pukki got the equalizer for Norwich City in the 69th minute on a feed from Ben Gibson. Norwich City is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed Reading, recorded a 2-3 loss against Birmingham City. Troy Deeney struck first for Birmingham City in the 2nd minute on a feed from Juninho Bacuna, then Troy Deeney added another in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
Norwich City and Reading last played eachother at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on the 4th of October. Reading and Norwich City battled to a 1-1 draw. Grant Hanley scored the first goal for Norwich City in the 50th minute, but Jeff Hendrick got the equalizer for Reading in the 60th minute earning Reading at least a draw.
Lucas João has been the most effective weapon for Reading lately. The Portugeese attacker has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Teemu Pukki has been the most effective weapon for Norwich City lately. The attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.