Northampton return to Sixfields looking to rebound from a poor run of form, having lost three straight league matches. As both sides are desperate to grab something from Saturdady's game, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. Injuries remain a concern, with Edwards and McGeehan doubtful and Liam Shaw still sidelined. Despite their overall struggles, the Cobblers are far stronger at home, collecting 1.75 points per game and winning 50% of their matches. They average 2.00 goals scored at home, supported by an xG of 1.62, although defensive issues persist—conceding 1.25 per home game and keeping just 25% clean sheets.
Reading travel with playoff hopes still alive after a 2–2 draw with Exeter, though Daniel Kyerewaa is a doubt. The Royals are in solid form with 1.50 points per game overall and a high-scoring attack producing 1.70 goals per match. Their away record is less stable (1.00 PPG, 1.75 goals conceded), but they still find the net regularly, scoring in 75% of away fixtures. Reading also hold the historical edge, winning 3 of the last 6 meetings.
Considering that both teams hit BTTS in 60–75% of relevant splits, we are going to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Draw and Reading or Draw as the Royals boast stronger H2H record.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Northampton vs Reading prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Northampton 1 - 1 Reading
Northampton vs Reading Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Northampton +0.5 @ -160 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferNorthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlll | 0.80 |
| Home | wdwl | 1.75 |
| Away | lldll | 0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.25 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.62 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.07 | 2.06 |
Reading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldd | 1.50 |
| Home | wwwdd | 1.83 |
| Away | lwdl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.17 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.83 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.30 | 1.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.02 | 1.52 |
Northampton vs Reading Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Northampton (17%)
6 Matches
Reading (50%)
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