Manchester United FC vs Reading FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Reading FC — FA Cup at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Reading FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Everton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Jan | Watford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Manchester United FC is hosting Reading FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' Tom Ince is a natural right winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 35' What a strike from Marcus Rashford! The score is 1-0.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' It’s high time Erik ten Hag made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 50' Tom Holmes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 54' Against the run of play, Casemiro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' What composure from Casemiro! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 57' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Christian Eriksen by Fred on 57 minute.
- 58' GOAL! Casemiro fires home to make it 4-0!
- 59' What a moment for Casemiro! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andy Carroll.
- 62' Tyrese Fornah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Loum Ndiaye on 62 minute.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Carroll is booked for Reading FC — Red card on 65.
- 67' A stunning finish from Fred — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' The whistle greets Bruno Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Facundo Pellistri.
- 69' Junior Hoilett makes way for Amadou Salif Mbengue at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Amadou Salif Mbengue makes it 6-1 with a superb finish on 72.
- 73' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Casemiro exits the field as Kobbie Mainoo enters on 73.
- 75' The whistle greets Joe Lumley as he departs to be replaced by Dean Bouzanis.
- 76' Michael Craig gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Jeff Hendrick and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' A moment of madness from Tyrell Malacia on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
- 83' Joe Lumley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 88' Wout Weghorst has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 3-1 the final result. Reading FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 29
-
14
Christian Eriksen ↓ Fred 57'
- 1
- 10
- 2
- 12
-
27
Wout Weghorst ↓ Anthony Elanga 73'
-
18
Casemiro ↓ Kobbie Mainoo 73'
- 8
Bench
- 22
-
17
Fred ↑ 57'
- 19
- 6
- 33
-
28
Facundo Pellistri ↑ 68'
-
36
Anthony Elanga ↑ 73'
-
49
Alejandro Garnacho ↑ 68'
-
73
Kobbie Mainoo ↑ 73'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
-
8
Jeff Hendrick ↓ Michael Craig 76'
- 10
- 2
- 23
-
9
Lucas Joao ↓ Shane Long 76'
-
1
Joe Lumley ↓ Dean Bouzanis 75'
- 12
-
22
Loum Ndiaye ↓ Tyrese Fornah 62'
- 5
Bench
- 11
- 6
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 76'
-
21
Dean Bouzanis ↑ 75'
- 18
-
19
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 62'
- 15
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 69'
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 76'
Coach
Paul Ince
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Casemiro | 4 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Mata | 1 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2023-01-28
Manchester United FC
3–1
Reading FC
W
2023-01-22
Arsenal FC
3–2
Manchester United FC
L
2023-01-18
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2023-01-14
Manchester United FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
W
2023-01-06
Manchester United FC
3–1
Everton FC
W
2023-01-03
Manchester United FC
3–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Reading FC
38%
Manchester United FC or Reading FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
11%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.