vs, Reading lost 0-1 to West Bromwich Albion on the road in the last round of the league, and its recent form has been up and down, with only 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in the past 10 matches. It is currently ranked 13th in the league, and the pressure of relegation is not very big, so it should be capable of coping with the tournament.
Watford won 1-0 in the last round, picking up a key victory, and also ending the team's two consecutive defeats, currently ranking fourth. It should be noted that Watford's current lineup is in extremely bad shape, with a total of up to 15 players unable to attend the game, including many starters, the strength of the lineup has been weakened significantly, and it is expected to still focus on young players.