Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

The previous confrontation between the two teams ended in favour of the Spurs.

Reading FC are all set to host Tottenham Hotspur for a pre-season friendly match. The interesting contest between the two English clubs will take place at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

The Football League One side Reading FC will now be looking to work on new tactics for their upcoming season. The upcoming friendly against the Spurs will be a big opportunity for them. They finished seventh in the English Football third division 2024-25 season due to their average performances.

Meanwhile, despite their poor domestic campaign, Tottenham Hotspur went on to clinch the UEFA Europa League title. It was their first major title after 17 years. They will now be looking to continue their positive run here.

It will be interesting to see how they are going to perform under their manager, Thomas Frank.

Kick-off:

• Location: Reading, England
• Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
• Date: Saturday, July 19
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT/ 10:00 ET/ 07:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

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Form:

Reading FC: D-L-W-W-L

Tottenham Hotspur: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Harvey Knibbs (Reading FC)

Harvey Knibbs was the top goal scorer for Reading FC in the EFL League One 2024-25. He scored 14 goals and had six assists to his name in 43 appearances for his side. Knibbs is going to play an important part.

He will also be looking to step up as they are set to face a Premier League club in their upcoming fixture.

Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)

Dominic Solanke is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for Tottenham Hotspur. Even though he did not live up to his standards during the 2024-25 run, Solanke was one of the main men in the attacking front for the Spurs. He is surely going to cause issues for the opponent’s defence while being on the field.

Match Facts

• Tottenham Hotspur have won all of their last five matches against Reading FC.
• Reading FC have only won one game in nine against the Spurs.
• Tottenham have only won two of their last five matches.

Reading vs Tottenham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tottenham Hotspur to win
• Dominic Solanke to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Reading FC have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Bryan Gil, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin are injured. They all will miss out on the action for Tottenham.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Reading won: 1

Tottenham won: 6

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Reading FC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pereira (GK); Rushesha, Dean, Kanu, Garcia; Knibbs, Wing, Savage; Camara, Wareham, Ehibhatiomhan

Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-2-1)

Vicario (GK); Porro, Phillips, Takai, Udogie; Bergvall, Abbott, Gray; Kudus, Tel; Solanke

Match Prediction

The two English clubs are likely to come up with an intense showdown, despite it being a friendly game. Tottenham Hotspur might come out on top as the winning team against Reading FC in the club friendly game.

Prediction: Reading 1-3 Tottenham

Telecast Details

All of Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season friendly fixtures will be streamed live on SPURSPLAY.

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