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Arsenal U21 desperately need points on Friday, Jan 8 at 8:00 PM in the Premier League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
Reading U21 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 1L). Arsenal U21 travel drawing too many games (3D in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
In 2 previous meetings, Reading U21 lead 0–2 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Arsenal U21 won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Reading U21 a slight edge, but Arsenal U21 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.