Overview of the Bolton Wanderers vs. Reading FC: Team news, managers' views, expert forecasts and TV details



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Read can leave the relegation zone with a win over fellow Bolton Wanderers.

Both sides are in the relegation zone and enter the game, which is often referred to as a "six-pointer".

The Royals, in 22nd position – one point and one place above the Trotters, can trade their positions with Rotherham United if they secure a victory in the North West.

A defeat for Jose Gomes' team, however, would see them lose a place in the standings and complicate their quest for survival.

It's a huge match for both clubs that are in the depths of a relegation battle, so here's everything you need to know before the game.

When and where

The game starts at 20h at the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday 29 January.

How to follow the game

Football.Londres The journalist Jonathan Low will host a live blog throughout the evening from the stadium, from 18 hours.

Is the game on TV?

No, the game is do not broadcast live on television or the red button. However, you can follow the game via the live blog (details above), which will include a commentary, pictures and reactions after the match.

News from the team

Bolt Defenders David Wheater and Marc Wilson doubt respectively knee and leg injuries.

Jonathan Grounds, on loan from Birmingham City, is sick, so could play.

Midfielder Joe Williams and winger Yanic Wildschut are also marginalized due to an injury.

Reading : New loan signatures Emiliano Martinez, Matt Miazga and Nelson Oliveira could all start after joining the Royals for the rest of the season.

Ovie Ejaria and Omar Richards both doubt muscle injuries, but Paul McShane and Callum Harriott are both back in training, so they could play.

Sam Baldock, John O. Shea and Saeid Ezatolahi are injured, while Yakou Meite has just returned from training, so it's unlikely that he's playing a role.

Views of managers

Phil Parkinson "Reading has very good technical players, but we have done our research and we will be ready for the challenge.

"We have to play the game as a game-match, and looking at our performances against West Brom and Bristol City, we know we have the potential to take points.

"We have some defensive injuries, but we will choose a team capable of achieving a result."



Phil Parkinson, boss of Bolton
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson

Jose Gomes "The closest style to them is Millwall, it will be a direct match against a tough team, very high pressure moves and they will try not to let the opponent play by closing the gaps.

"It will be difficult, we know how they play and we know what we have to do to take the points."

Prediction of Pundit

David Prutton, EFL expert at Sky Sports, predicted a draw 0-0.

Ladbrokes Odds

Bolt : 33/20

Reading : 17/10

Draw : 21/10

Reading wins 2-0 : 12/1

Here is a complete list of odds for the game.

Officials

Scott Duncan will handle the match. He will be badisted by Philip Dermott and Matthew McGrath.

The fourth manager is Peter Bankes.

Other league match

Swansea City v Birmingham City (19:45)

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