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 (2026/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
100%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jamie Reid | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Manchester United FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Michael Craig has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Fernandes, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 53 goals in the last 41 games.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Goal! Marcus Rashford scores his 118 goal in 420 matches.
- 40' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 50' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 54' Casemiro doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' A goal from the Brazil international Casemiro! He fires home on 55 to make it 3-0!
- 57' Fred has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian Eriksen on 57 minute.
- 58' The deadlock is broken! Casemiro gets on the scoresheet on 58 minutes.
- 59' GOAL! Casemiro fires home to make it 5-0!
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andy Carroll on 60 minutes.
- 62' Loum Ndiaye makes way for Tyrese Fornah at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 65' Andy Carroll picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' GOAL! Fred fires home to make it 6-0!
- 68' Facundo Pellistri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bruno Fernandes on 68 minute.
- 69' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Amadou Salif Mbengue comes on to replace Junior Hoilett.
- 72' Goal! Amadou Salif Mbengue scores his 3 goal in 444 matches.
- 73' The whistle greets Casemiro as he departs to be replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.
- 75' Dean Bouzanis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Lumley on 75 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Jeff Hendrick as he departs to be replaced by Michael Craig.
- 78' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Tyrell Malacia gets a Yellow card.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Mata | 1 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 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.