Reading and Burton square off against each other at the Madejski Stadium looking to maintain their good run in League One. Given Burton's defensive struggles on the road, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Royals have had a mixed patch of form, earning 1.5 points per game this season with an average of 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded. Midfielder Andy Rinomhota returns from international duty but is unlikely to start. The Royals have seen both teams score in 70% of their matches, indicating a tendency for open contests. Home form has been steady, with Reading scoring 1.5 goals per home game and keeping clean sheets in 17% of matches.
The Brewers, on the other hand, head into Thursday's clash after a 2-0 defeat to Wigan but have been competitive on the road, averaging 1.75 points per away game while scoring 1.75 goals per match. They’ve seen both teams score in 75% of their away fixtures and have conceded in most games, showing defensive vulnerability. Historically, their H2H meetings have been high scoring, with 89% of matches over 1.5 goals and 78% featuring both teams to score.
H2H and current form suggest multiple goals. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals is our main betting tip for this League One matchup, alongside BTTS and Reading to Win (home advantage and better form).
This League 1 match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Reading vs Burton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Reading 2 - 1 Burton
Reading vs Burton 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
- Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 140 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 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferReading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwd | 1.50 |
| Home | lwdlw | 1.33 |
| Away | wlwd | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.42 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.26 | 1.46 |
Burton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwl | 1.40 |
| Home | wldwl | 1.17 |
| Away | wlwd | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.83 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.60 | 1.51 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.36 | 1.16 |
Reading vs Burton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Reading (56%)
9 Matches
Burton (33%)
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