19th Jan 2013 | Football
Newcastle v Reading Tip
With 3 goals in last 3, this former Fulham striker is showing the form that made him an instant hit in England.
Momentum is a huge factor in football and Reading really have some after a thrilling final nine minutes in their last match saw them overcome a 2-0 deficit to beat West Brom 3-2 at a jubilant Madjeski Stadium. Pavel Pogrebnyak bagged the 90th winner that day, and he merits a second look at best odds of 11/4 (Coral) in the anytime goalscorer market.
The Russian is something of a streaky player so now’s the time to back him after three goals in his last three Premier League outings. The 29-year-old bagged the winner in Reading’s 1-0 victory over West Ham before putting the Royals ahead at White Hart Lane a few days later.
There can be little doubt that Newcastle are vulnerable after five defeats in their last seven league games, with a Cup exit to Brighton thrown in. Leading goalscorer Demba Ba has left while captain Fabricio Coloccini seems keen to follow him through the exit door.
The Magpies have conceded 15 goals in their last five games so the visitors should get chances. The man most likely to take one is surely Pavel Pogrebnyak.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 13:02 19th Jan, 2013 but subject to change
