17th Feb 2013 | Football
Man United v Reading Tip
This 26-year-old has scored 7 in 7 but you wouldn't think it from the odds.
The bookies have made it almost impossible to find any value in backing treble-chasing Man United to beat Reading on Monday with the Red Devils nothing longer than 2/7 (WilliamHill) to win in 90 minutes. Even the likelihood of a high-scoring game was been squeezed with over 3.5 goals in the match a pretty ordinary best price of evens with Sportingbet.
I’ve decided to focus on the anytime goalscorer market, but my favoured United option of Javier Hernandez looks unspectacular at evens with Ladbrokes. Instead, at best odds of 5/1 (Coral), Royals’ striker Adam Le Fondre looks well worth a second look.
The man known as ‘ALF’ at the Madejski Stadium has been on inspired form having netted seven times in his last seven appearances, many of which came as a substitute. However, he looks even better value here because Brian McDermott has started him in both FA Cup ties to date, and should do again on Monday.
Le Fondre scored against United in the league fixture at the start of December. Having also registered against Chelsea (2), Arsenal and Everton (2), we should not doubt his credentials against the top teams, particularly at home.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 16:30 17th Feb, 2013 but subject to change
