REF’s picks

Backing over 2.5 goals at Stadium MK makes sense given the hosts' propensity for high-scoring draws and cup matches this term. Reading arrive in mid-table with decent attacking output but defensive vulnerabilities that both sides should exploit.

1. 1MK Dons have drawn multiple league games with goals, including a recent 3-3 thriller at Wycombe.
2. 2Reading's recent fixtures have seen plenty of goalmouth action, such as a 2-2 stalemate with Wycombe and a 1-2 loss to Cambridge.
3. 3Defensive lapses on both sides could leave gaps, though a scoreless first half might occasionally stall momentum.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.