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' We are underway at Old Trafford. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Manchester United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 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' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tyrese Fornah, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 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' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Victor Nilsson-Lindelof suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Goal! Marcus Rashford scores his 118 goal in 409 matches.
- 40' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' 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.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' GOAL! Casemiro scores on 54.
- 55' What a strike from Casemiro! The score is 3-0.
- 57' The whistle greets Christian Eriksen as he departs to be replaced by Fred.
- 58' Casemiro makes a hat-trick on 58.
- 59' GOAL! Casemiro scores on 59.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andy Carroll.
- 62' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyrese Fornah is hanging Loum Ndiaye on the field on 62 minute.
- 65' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Andy Carroll gets a Red card.
- 67' What a strike from Fred! The score is 6-0.
- 68' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Bruno Fernandes is replaced by Facundo Pellistri.
- 69' The whistle greets Junior Hoilett as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 72' GOAL! Amadou Salif Mbengue scores on 72.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Kobbie Mainoo. He replaces Casemiro on 73 minute.
- 75' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Joe Lumley is replaced by Dean Bouzanis on 75 minute.
- 76' Another change for Reading FC made on 76 minute. Jeff Hendrick leaves to be changed by Michael Craig.
- 78' Tyrell Malacia is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 88' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- The final score is 3-1.
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.