Peterborough vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips | 07/11/2026

Peterborough vs Reading Prediction and Betting Tips | 7 November 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

6 November 2026 • 10:02 UTC • 1 min read

Peterborough vs Reading Prediction and Betting Tips 7 November 2026

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What is our Peterborough vs Reading prediction?

Peterborough 2 - 2 Reading

Our prediction for this match: Peterborough 2 - 2 Reading

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All eyes will be on Weston Homes Stadium when Peterborough United and Reading go head to head in an intriguing FA Cup first-round encounter. The Posh are enduring a difficult spell, having gone five games without a victory in all competitions following their 2-0 defeat to Luton. Changes to the starting XI are expected, with both Khela and Garbett pushing for recalls. However, Robbie Savage's men have shown some attacking potential at home, averaging 1.80 goals and 2.02 xG per game in their last five matches on familiar turf.

Reading, meanwhile, have been struggling for consistency in League One, although their recent performances have not always reflected the results. The Royals suffered a 2-0 defeat to Oxford United in midweek despite registering 1.77 xG and missing several good opportunities. Their away form remains a concern, with just one victory in their last five outings on the road. To make matters worse, Paddy Lane, George Earthy and Benn Ward remain sidelined through injury.

Both sides struggle defensively, while their previous meetings have frequently produced goals, with 11 of their 14 H2H encounters featuring at least three. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals is our main betting tip, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals (86% H2H).

This FA Cup match will be played on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 20:00 in ABAX Stadium, Peterborough, England.

League: FA Cup
Kick-off: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 20:00UK time
Venue: ABAX StadiumPeterborough • 15,142 seats

Peterborough vs Reading Betting Tips

Betting Tip	Odds	Probability
Match result
Correct Score: Peterborough 2-2 Reading	10/1	9%
Double Chance: 1X	8/15	65%
Half Time/Full Time: Draw / Draw	5/1	17%
Asian Handicap: Peterborough +0.5	11/20	65%
European Handicap: Peterborough +1	4/7	64%
Player bets
Anytime Goalscorer: Jack Marriott	10/11	52%
First Goalscorer: Jack Marriott	4/1	20%
Goals
Both Teams to Score: Yes	8/15	65%
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals	2/11	85%
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals	4/6	60%
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals	6/4	40%
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals	2/11	85%
Reading Clean Sheet: No	1/4	80%
Corners
Total Corners: 9 - 11	8/5	38%

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Peterborough vs Reading Line-ups

PeterboroughStarting XI • 4-2-3-1

Expected

No.	Player	Pos.
1	A. Bass	GK
2	C. Johnston	DF
18	Lucca Mendonça	DF
14	Harley Mills	DF
12	Joshua Feeney	DF
45	Harry Ashfield	MF
10	Ethan Williams	MF
19	Bolu Shofowoke	MF
17	Vernon Masara	MF
4	L. Kelly	MF
9	H. Leonard	FW
	Coach Ryan Harley

ReadingStarting XI • 4-4-1-1

Expected

No.	Player	Pos.
1	Joel Pereira	GK
2	U. Godwin-Malife	DF
15	P. O'Connor	DF
3	J. Dorsett	DF
5	H. Roberts	DF
19	Kyreece Lisbie	MF
10	L. Wing	MF
4	A. Rinomhota	MF
28	J. Stokes	MF
11	D. Kyerewaa	MF
9	J. Reid	FW
	Coach L. Richardson

Peterborough vs Reading Standings

Peterborough

Reading

League One	League	League One
22nd	Position	6th
10	Points	22
13	Played	14
2-4-7	Won-Drawn-Lost	6-4-4
11 : 23	Goals for : against	25 : 15
-12	Goal difference	+10
LDLDW	Form	LDWWL

Peterborough Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwlwwdldll	1.10
Home	lwwdl	1.40
Away	lwldl	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	40%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	3.40	2.80
Scored	1.40	1.80	1.00
Conceded	1.70	1.60	1.80
BTTS	60%	60%	60%
Clean Sheets	0%	0%	0%
Failed to Score	40%	40%	40%
Expected Goals	1.75	2.02	1.48
Expected Goals Against	1.32	0.98	1.65

Reading Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wddwllwwdl	1.50
Home	wdlww	2.00
Away	dwldl	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	60%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	2.00	2.60
Scored	1.30	1.20	1.40
Conceded	1.00	0.80	1.20
BTTS	40%	40%	40%
Clean Sheets	30%	40%	20%
Failed to Score	40%	20%	60%
Expected Goals	1.48	1.33	1.64
Expected Goals Against	1.53	1.56	1.49