Peterborough will look to continue their fine run after a 1-0 Boxing Day victory over Leyton Orient, maintaining momentum at home. With the Posh winning four of their last five home games in League One, we predict that they will defeat Reading 2-1 on Monday evening Peterborough have been scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game while conceding just 0.80, and their expected goals (xG) numbers (1.47 xG overall) reflect their consistent attacking threat. Injuries to Adebisi and Hughes remain, but they were not missed in the recent win. Luke Williams' men also boast a 40% clean-sheet rate at home and have kept 4 of their last 5 matches unbeaten, highlighting their defensive solidity.
Reading have been in a promising form as well, having won three of their last five games and scoring 2.33 goals per game away from home. Andy Rinomhota is on international duty but is not a regular starter, meaning Reading’s core lineup remains intact. Their defensive record is sound, conceding just 1.00 goal per away match, but Peterborough’s home consistency poses a challenge.
Considering Peterborough's fine home form and solid defensive numbers, Home Win is our main betting option for this League One clash, alongside Over 2.5 goals (85% H2H) and BTTS (69%).
This League 1 match will be played on Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:45.
What is our Peterborough vs Reading prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Peterborough 2 - 1 Reading
Peterborough vs Reading Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 162 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferPeterborough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwww | 1.80 |
| Home | wllww | 1.80 |
| Away | wllww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.50 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.09 | 1.43 |
Reading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllww | 1.70 |
| Home | lwdlw | 1.57 |
| Away | wlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 43% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.71 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.43 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.29 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.45 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.30 |
Peterborough vs Reading Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Peterborough (38%)
13 Matches
Reading (46%)
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