EFL League One
Peterborough United vs Reading
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: ABAX Stadium
Peterborough United vs Reading Prediction & Tips | EFL League One 2025/26
Predictions
Get ready for an exciting matchup as Peterborough United hosts Reading in round 23 of the EFL League One.
The game kicks off on Mon, 29 December 2025 at 19:45 (UK Time), and we’ve prepared a comprehensive prediction to help you make informed betting decisions.
Are you looking for more predictions from this league? Make sure to check out our EFL League One predictions or view all match predictions for today.
Quick Stats Summary
Check out the stats below to quickly understand the dynamics between both teams and their recent form.
Peterborough United: 9W / 1D / 11L – Avg. 2.48 goals scored per game
Reading: 7W / 7D / 7L – Avg. 2.62 goals scored per game
Last 13 meetings: Peterborough United won 5, Reading won 6, 2 draws
Peterborough United vs Reading Betting Tips & Predictions
We’ve analyzed the form, stats, and head-to-head results to provide expert betting tips for this fixture.
Our tips are backed by data and updated regularly with the latest info.
👉 Prediction: Reading to Win
Underestimating Reading would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing Reading to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 2.85.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Peterborough United and Reading’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in EFL League One, which makes this a strong betting option.
Team Form: Peterborough United
This season in the EFL League One, Peterborough United has played 21 matches.
Here's a snapshot of their campaign so far:
Wins: 9
Draws: 1
Losses: 11
Avg Goals Scored: 2.48
Avg Goals Conceded: 1.29
Here's how Peterborough United performed over the last 5 matches:
Form Overview
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25/04/2026 07:30
19/04/2026 08:00
16/04/2026 14:45
Team Form: Reading
Reading has also had a busy run in the {league_name}, with 21 matches played:
Wins: 7
Draws: 7
Losses: 7
Avg Goals Scored: 2.62
Avg Goals Conceded: 1.29
Here's how Reading performed over the last 5 matches:
Form Overview
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25/04/2026 07:30
19/04/2026 08:00
16/04/2026 14:45
Head-to-Head: Past Meetings
Here is how both teams compare in their last 13 meetings:
Peterborough United Wins: 5
Reading Wins: 6
Draws: 2
Recent Head-to-Head Results
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Match Info
Date: Mon, 29 December 2025 (Monday)
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK Time)
Venue:
Competition: EFL League One
Stats
The statistics for Peterborough United vs Reading that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.73
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
53%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
87%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
53%
League: 49%
Cards
4.01
League: 3.88
Corners
9.76
League: 9.85
Home Team
Peterborough United
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
D
D
L
D
|
1.45 |
| Away |
L
L
L
D
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 45% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.36 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.09 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 36% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 27% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 36% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.48 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.23 | 1.55 |
Away Team
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
L
L
L
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 45% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.27 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.18 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.09 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 64% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 27% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 9% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.37 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.23 | 1.4 |
Corners
8.72 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Reading received +4% more corners than Peterborough United in the EFL League One
9.09 / Match
Doncaster Rovers
(6)
Mansfield Town
(5)
Stockport County
(7)
Burton Albion
(4)
Port Vale
(9)
Blackpool
(3)
Cardiff City
(6)(3)
Blackpool
(2)
Rotherham United
(7)
Cardiff City
(4)
Doncaster Rovers
(3)
Lincoln City
(2)
Huddersfield Town
(3)
Wigan Athletic
Cards
2.05 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Reading received +9% more cards than Peterborough United in the EFL League One
2.24 / Match
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Mansfield Town
(0)
Stockport County
(1)
Burton Albion
(1)
Port Vale
(1)
Blackpool
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)(0)
Blackpool
(2)
Rotherham United
(3)
Cardiff City
(2)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Lincoln City
(4)
Huddersfield Town
(0)
Wigan Athletic
Goals Scored
1.19 / Match
+12%
Reading is +12% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Mansfield Town
(0)
Stockport County
(1)
Burton Albion
(1)
Port Vale
(1)
Blackpool
(1)
Cardiff City
(1)(0)
Blackpool
(1)
Rotherham United
(1)
Cardiff City
(0)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Lincoln City
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(3)
Wigan Athletic
Goals Conceded
1.29 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.29 / Match
Doncaster Rovers
(3)
Mansfield Town
(0)
Stockport County
(3)
Burton Albion
(1)
Port Vale
(3)
Blackpool
(3)
Cardiff City
(1)(1)
Blackpool
(1)
Rotherham United
(3)
Cardiff City
(1)
Doncaster Rovers
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(0)
Wigan Athletic
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 69 | 32 | 37 | 80 | 2.16 |
| 2 |
Cardiff City
|
37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 39 | 34 | 76 | 2.05 |
| 3 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 55 | 38 | 17 | 65 | 1.76 |
| 4 |
Bradford City
|
36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 39 | 8 | 64 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
Stevenage
|
36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 57 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Stockport County
|
34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 47 | 43 | 4 | 56 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Huddersfield Town
|
37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 56 | 46 | 10 | 56 | 1.51 |
| 8 |
Reading
|
37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 55 | 1.49 |
| 9 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 41 | 12 | 53 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 56 | 53 | 3 | 53 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Luton Town
|
37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 46 | 2 | 51 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Barnsley
|
35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 49 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 49 | 1.36 |
| 14 |
Peterborough United
|
35 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 50 | 49 | 1 | 46 | 1.31 |
| 15 |
Mansfield Town
|
35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 45 | 1.29 |
| 16 |
Burton Albion
|
37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 43 | 1.16 |
| 17 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 59 | -19 | 43 | 1.19 |
| 18 |
Exeter City
|
37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 42 | 1.14 |
| 19 |
Leyton Orient
|
36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 42 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Wigan Athletic
|
36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 38 | 50 | -12 | 41 | 1.14 |
| 21 |
Blackpool
|
37 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 43 | 61 | -18 | 38 | 1.03 |
| 22 |
Rotherham United
|
36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 35 | 50 | -15 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 31 | 50 | -19 | 35 | 0.95 |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 46 | -20 | 28 | 0.82 |
Odds
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