Wrexham vs Reading Bet Builder Tips: Back Broadhead To Shine In Carabao Cup Third Round

Wrexham welcome Reading to the Racecourse Ground in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, and our betting tips for the clash can be backed in a 4/1 bet builder.

Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third round action continues with Championship newcomers Wrexham hosting League One strugglers Reading, with kick-off in north Wales scheduled for 19:45.

Phil Parkinson’s side head into cup action off the back of winning their second league game of the campaign, as they came from behind to beat Norwich 3-2 at Carrow Road on Saturday.

The Red Dragons boast a record of two wins, one draw and three defeats in the second tier. It’s a return that sees them sit in 15th in the table, ahead of the likes of Ipswich and Southampton.

To reach this stage of the cup, they beat Hull on penalties in the second round after playing out a 3-3 draw and overcame another Championship side in Preston 3-2 in the second round.

Noel Hunt’s Royals, while underwhelming thus far this term, were also victorious last time out.

They sealed a 2-1 win over Leyton Orient on Saturday, seeing them climb out of the third tier’s relegation zone, up into 20th place on eight points after eight matches.

Their victories in the first and second rounds came over Portsmouth and Wimbledon.

Wrexham are the unsurprising favourites with football betting sites to advance to the round of 16, priced at 3/5 to prevail on home turf, while Reading are rated at 15/4 to come out on top.

Wrexham vs Reading Bet Builder Tips

• Wrexham to Win @ 3/5
• Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/6
• Nathan Broadhead to Score at Any Time @ 9/4

Wrexham to Win @ 3/5

First up, we’re backing Wrexham to reign victorious in regular time.

The Red Dragons, now a league above Reading in the English Football League, are the form side heading into the tie, having won three of their last four matches across all competitions.

They also boast a stronger squad, both in terms of depth and quality, so even if Parkinson opts to rotate his starting lineup, they should have more than enough to beat the Royals at home.

Priced at 3/5, a Wrexham win looks a strong selection for your bet builders.

A shock defeat, however, could see further pressure mount on the Reds’ boss Parkinson. The 57-year-old is currently priced at 20/1 in the Championship sack race betting odds market.

Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/6

Our second pick for your Carabao Cup bet builders is to back over 2.5 goals to be scored.

This feat has been achieved in all but one of Wrexham’s eight competitive matches this term, as well as in seven of Reading’s last nine competitive outings.

Additionally, this benchmark was hit when the pair last met at the Racecourse Ground. That encounter ended 3-0 in favour of the Red Dragons in League One last season.

At 4/6, three or more goals being scored in this cup clash looks to be a likely outcome.

Nathan Broadhead to Score at Any Time @ 9/4

Finally, we’re backing Wrexham star Nathan Broadhead to score at any time.

The Wales international returned to his boyhood club from Ipswich in a move that could eventually be worth £10m, but he is yet to open his goalscoring account for the club.

Having failed to feature from the bench against Norwich at the weekend, he should be handed some much-needed minutes here.

Capable of leading the line or featuring on either flank, if starting, Broadhead looks well placed to score his first goal for the Red Dragons against Reading at a price of 9/4.

Back Our Wrexham vs Reading Betting Tips: 4/1 Carabao Cup Bet Builder

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Combining our picks sees the bet builder come out to odds of 4/1.

£10 on at these odds will secure punters £50 if the bet turns out to be a winner.

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