text: David Prutton's relegation battle predictions for Preston v Reading FC and Derby v Peterborough - Berkshire Live
  David Prutton's relegation battle predictions for Preston v Reading FC and Derby v Peterborough
  Sky Sports' EFL expert David Prutton has issued his verdicts on Reading FC's clash at Preston North End and Derby County's game with Peterborough United this weekend
  19:40, 17 FEB 2022
  David Prutton (Image: Coventry Telegraph)
  Sky Sports pundit David Prutton reckons Reading FC are heading for defeat this weekend.
  Royals travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on Wednesday night's draw at Peterborough.
  But in his predictions column, the EFL expert has predicted a 1-0 home win for the Lilywhites. The result would be Reading's ninth defeat in 10 matches.
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  Meanwhile, Prutton has predicted the same scoreline in the other crucial relegation battle game on Saturday.
  Derby County in 23rd place host Peterborough in 22nd with the Rams knowing a win would see them leapfrog the Posh.
  Prutton has predicted a 1-0 win for Wayne Rooney's side, adding: "Derby will have been delighted to see Peterborough and Reading play out a goalless draw in midweek, as it keeps them within striking distance of both.
  "A win here for the Rams would see them climb above the Posh and into 22nd, which would be another remarkable feat.
  "Peterborough were the better side in midweek, and you could see how frustrated Darren Ferguson was after the game over their failure to win. They cannot score goals right now, and that will be their undoing. Home win."
  Basement side Barnsley head to Coventry City and for this game, Prutton is predicting a 1-0 home win for the Sky Blues.
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