Reading vs Barnsley PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 03/05/2025

Reading welcome Barnsley to the Select Car Leasing Stadium on the final day of the League One season, with everything still to play for. The Royals sit just outside the playoff spots and know that only a win — and results elsewhere going their way — will give them a shot at promotion. After a strong run-in under Ruben Selles, Reading have momentum on their side, though a growing injury list could complicate things. Key players such as Kelvin Abrefa, Tyler Bindon Craig, Charlie Dean, Jeriel Dorsett, and Clinton Elliott are all ruled out.

Barnsley, meanwhile, arrive in Berkshire sitting mid-table in 12th and with no chance of making the top six. Their season fizzled out in the closing stages, and Neill Collins’ side are likely to make changes, especially with Fabio Jalo and Sam Smith unavailable through injury. With the stakes far higher for the home side and the visitors having little to play for, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise.

This match will be played on 03/05/2025 at 16:00