Reading host Exeter in a highly-anticipated League One game, with both sides aiming to build momentum in the run-up to the final third of the season. As Reading do not suit Exeter, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. The Royals are unbeaten in three of their last five, averaging 1.80 goals per game and scoring 3.10 on average at home, while conceding 1.20 goals per home match. Manager Leam Richardson has no fresh injury worries, giving the Royals stability in midfield and attack. Despite a strong home record, Reading have kept just 30% clean sheets and failed to score in one of their last five matches.
Exeter, meanwhile, are in better form overall, winning three of their last five, with an expected goals of 1.23 and conceding 1.49. The Grecians are stronger at home (3.00 PPG) but less effective away (1.17 PPG), and midfielder Pedro Borges is their only absentee. Historically, Reading have the edge in H2H, winning three of the last six encounters, but both sides have seen BTTS in four of the last six matches.
Given aforementioned statistical data, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win. Additionally BTTS and Over 1.5 goals markets seem tempting as five of their last six H2H meetings have features 2 or more goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Reading vs Exeter prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Reading 2 - 1 Exeter
Reading vs Exeter 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 @ 160 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 OfferReading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwld | 1.70 |
| Home | lwwwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwdl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.32 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.03 | 1.53 |
Exeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlww | 1.90 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lwdlw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 0.00 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 100% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.52 | 1.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.01 | 1.81 |
Reading vs Exeter Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Reading (50%)
6 Matches
Exeter (17%)
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