EFL League One
AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Cherry Red Records Stadium
AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27
Predictions
AFC Wimbledon vs Reading is part of the EFL League One schedule for Saturday (22/08).
The fixture is staged at Cherry Red Records Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Below is our AFC Wimbledon vs Reading prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred AFC Wimbledon vs Reading prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 24-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes AFC Wimbledon the side to beat, with roughly 36% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
AFC Wimbledon Preview
AFC Wimbledon reach this fixture 1 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The Dons stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
3 conceded, at 3 a game
The Dons, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Callum Maycock, 1 goals
Most assists: Isaac Ogundere, 1 assists
Recent results — AFC Wimbledon
10/10/2026 07:30
06/10/2026 14:00
26/09/2026 10:00
17/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 10:00
Reading: how they are travelling
Reading come in 1 matches into their EFL League One.
Here is what The Royals have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
4 conceded, at 4 a game
The Royals, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jack Marriott, 3 goals
Most assists: Daniel Kankam Kyerewaa, 1 assists
Recent results — The Royals
13/10/2026 14:00
10/10/2026 10:00
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours AFC Wimbledon
Recent meetings have tended to go AFC Wimbledon's way against Reading.
From 4 match(es):
AFC Wimbledon: 3 win(s)
Reading: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the AFC Wimbledon vs Reading prediction.
Form comparison AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
AFC Wimbledon
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
W
|
0 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
|
0 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.19 | 0 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
0.06 | 0 | 1.06 |
Away Team
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
0 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.36 | 1.36 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Reading to Win
Simply put, we see Reading coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 2.54 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
👉 Prediction: AFC Wimbledon to Win the First Half
We expect the half-time market to offer great value in AFC Wimbledon vs Reading.
AFC Wimbledon has often started strong, particularly at home, where they dominate possession early. This makes them an excellent pick to lead at half-time.
Fixture information - AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
Match: AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Cherry Red Records Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for The Wombles vs Reading that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 54%
Cards
0
League: 3.31
Corners
0
League: 10.31
Home Team
AFC Wimbledon
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
W
W
|
0 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
|
0 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.19 | 0 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
0.06 | 0 | 1.06 |
Away Team
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
0 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.36 | 1.36 | 0 |
Corners
9 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
AFC Wimbledon received +29% more corners than Reading in the EFL League One
7 / Match
Plymouth Argyle
(9)
Cambridge United
(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
(5)
Doncaster Rovers
(6)
Bromley
(4)
Burton Albion
(7)
Wigan Athletic
(6)(5)
Milton Keynes Dons
(9)
Bradford City
(7)
Wycombe Wanderers
(4)
Notts County
(3)
Cambridge United
(6)
Blackpool
(5)
Mansfield Town
Cards
2 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
AFC Wimbledon received +100% more cards than Reading in the EFL League One
1 / Match
Plymouth Argyle
(0)
Cambridge United
(2)
Milton Keynes Dons
(1)
Doncaster Rovers
(2)
Bromley
(1)
Burton Albion
(1)
Wigan Athletic
(4)(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
(2)
Bradford City
(3)
Wycombe Wanderers
(2)
Notts County
(1)
Cambridge United
(0)
Blackpool
(1)
Mansfield Town
Goals Scored
0 / Match
100%
Reading is 100% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Plymouth Argyle
(1)
Cambridge United
(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
(0)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Bromley
(2)
Burton Albion
(1)
Wigan Athletic
(1)(5)
Milton Keynes Dons
(1)
Bradford City
(2)
Wycombe Wanderers
(2)
Notts County
(1)
Cambridge United
(3)
Blackpool
(5)
Mansfield Town
Goals Conceded
3 / Match
+25%
Reading condeded +25% more goals than AFC Wimbledon
4 / Match
Plymouth Argyle
(2)
Cambridge United
(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
(0)
Doncaster Rovers
(0)
Bromley
(0)
Burton Albion
(4)
Wigan Athletic
(0)(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
(1)
Bradford City
(2)
Wycombe Wanderers
(0)
Notts County
(2)
Cambridge United
(1)
Blackpool
(0)
Mansfield Town
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 2 |
Bradford City
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 3 |
Stockport County
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 4 |
Huddersfield Town
|
9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
Cambridge United
|
9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 6 |
Reading
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 8 |
Oxford United
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| 9 |
Stevenage
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Burton Albion
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 11 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Leyton Orient
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 13 |
Luton Town
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 14 |
Mansfield Town
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 15 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 16 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 17 |
Leicester
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 18 |
Blackpool
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 |
Peterborough United
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 20 |
Barnsley
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 8 | 1 |
| 21 |
Bromley
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 8 | 1 |
| 22 |
Notts County
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 23 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 24 |
Wigan Athletic
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 4 | 0.5 |
Odds
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