EFL League One
Reading vs Exeter City
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Reading vs Exeter City Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2025/26
Predictions
Reading will face Exeter City in round 29 of the EFL League One on Tue, 27 January 2026 at 20:00 (UK Time).
Read this detailed prediction to find well-researched betting tips for Reading vs Exeter City.
You will find useful statistics that can help you make informed decisions for your bet on the match.
Check out the sections below to find our tips, stats, and more.
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Reading vs Exeter City Betting Tips
Below, you will find our predictions for the match. They are handpicked for each match based on past results, statistics, and our smart algorithm.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Reading and Exeter City both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Our head-to-head statistics give you a detailed insight into the past performance of both teams.
Reading vs Exeter City was on the match calendar 6 times in the past couple of years.
Out of those 6 matches, here are the results:
Reading win - 3
Exeter City win - 1
Draw - 2
Check the table below for the last matchups between the teams.
Head-to-Head Results
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Reading Stats
Reading played 26 matches in the EFL League One this season.
Here’s how they performed over the last 26 matches
9 Wins
9 Draws
8 Losses
In those matches, they have scored and conceded the following number of goals:
Goals scored - 35
Average goals per match - 2.62
Goals conceded - 33
Average goals conceded per match 1.27
Get more details about the current form of Reading from the statistics below.
Reading Last 5 Matches
General
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25/04/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 10:00
06/04/2026 10:00
Exeter City Stats
Exeter City played 26 matches in the EFL League One this season.
Here’s how they performed over the last 26 matches
11 Wins
3 Draws
12 Losses
In those matches, they have scored and conceded the following number of goals:
Goals scored - 31
Average goals per match - 2.12
Goals conceded - 24
Average goals conceded per match 0.92
Get more details about the current form of Exeter City from the statistics below.
Exeter City Last 5 Matches
General
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 07:30
06/04/2026 10:00
Match Details
Date: Tue, 27 January 2026 - Tuesday
Time: 20:00 (UK Time)
League: EFL League One
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Stats
The statistics for Reading vs Exeter City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.11
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
57%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
36%
League: 49%
Cards
4
League: 3.84
Corners
7.64
League: 9.85
Home Team
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
L
L
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
L
L
W
D
|
1.79 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
W
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.29 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 57% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 36% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 7% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.38 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.17 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Exeter City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
D
D
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
L
|
1.92 |
| Away |
D
D
D
L
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 58% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.12 | 2.33 | 1.93 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.67 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 0.67 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 33% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.44 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.06 | 1.61 |
Corners
9.07 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Exeter City received +10% more corners than Reading in the EFL League One
9.96 / Match
Blackpool
(3)
Rotherham United
(2)
Cardiff City
(7)
Doncaster Rovers
(4)
Lincoln City
(3)
Huddersfield Town
(2)
Wigan Athletic
(3)(6)
Bradford City
(1)
Burton Albion
(4)
Stockport County
(2)
Plymouth Argyle
(7)
Doncaster Rovers
(10)
Blackpool
(6)
Leyton Orient
Cards
2.08 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Reading received +4% more cards than Exeter City in the EFL League One
2 / Match
Blackpool
(0)
Rotherham United
(2)
Cardiff City
(3)
Doncaster Rovers
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(4)
Wigan Athletic
(0)(3)
Bradford City
(1)
Burton Albion
(0)
Stockport County
(4)
Plymouth Argyle
(1)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Blackpool
(2)
Leyton Orient
Goals Scored
1.35 / Match
+13%
Reading is +13% better in terms of goals scored
1.19 / Match
Blackpool
(0)
Rotherham United
(1)
Cardiff City
(1)
Doncaster Rovers
(0)
Lincoln City
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(1)
Wigan Athletic
(3)(1)
Bradford City
(1)
Burton Albion
(3)
Stockport County
(2)
Plymouth Argyle
(3)
Doncaster Rovers
(0)
Blackpool
(0)
Leyton Orient
Goals Conceded
1.27 / Match
+28%
Reading condeded +28% more goals than Exeter City
0.92 / Match
Blackpool
(1)
Rotherham United
(1)
Cardiff City
(3)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Lincoln City
(2)
Huddersfield Town
(1)
Wigan Athletic
(0)(2)
Bradford City
(1)
Burton Albion
(3)
Stockport County
(2)
Plymouth Argyle
(0)
Doncaster Rovers
(1)
Blackpool
(0)
Leyton Orient
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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