Reading will be eager to get back on course as they take on Luton in this League One round 21. With the Hatters being on a three-game winless run on the road, we are tempted to bet on 1-1 draw. The Royals have struggled without injured defender Matty Jacob, losing their last two matches, but their home form has been slightly better, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in one of their last three home fixtures.
Luton arrive in decent form, unbeaten in their last four games and averaging 3.4 goals per match overall, with a strong home scoring record of 2.17 goals per game. Their away form is less convincing, but they still pose a threat with solid attacking numbers and 60% of recent meetings with Reading ending with both teams scoring. A man to watch in the visiting team will be Gideon Kodua, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
As Reading concede regularly and Luton have a good scoring record, BTTS seems like the best betting option for Thursday's League One game, with addtional value on Over 1.5 goals and Luton or Draw.
This League 1 match will be played on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 20:00.
What is our Reading vs Luton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Reading 1 - 1 Luton
Reading vs Luton 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
- Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 200 Odds
- To be booked: Harry Fox @ -138 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 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferReading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwll | 1.20 |
| Home | dlwdl | 1.33 |
| Away | dlwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.49 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 1.15 | 1.24 |
Luton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwddd | 1.70 |
| Home | dwdwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wldd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.33 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.17 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.66 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 0.89 | 1.28 |
Reading vs Luton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Luton (40%)
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