Reading are brimming with confidence after a confident 2-0 win over Burton and we predict that they will give fans yet another reason to celebrate by beating Stockport 2-1 on Sunday. Their recent form is strong (LWWDW), and at home they average 1.67 PPG, scoring 1.67 goals per match while conceding just 1.33. With only 10% failed to score and 67% BTTS at home, the Royals typically create enough danger to trouble most visitors. Their underlying numbers also look solid, posting 1.44 xG at home against 1.12 xGA. As there are no fresh injury concerns for the home team, Leam Richardson is expected to keep faith with the same XI that faced the Brewers.
Stockport arrive without Bate and Connolly, but similarly with no new injuries after a goalless draw at Northampton. Their away form, however, is notably better than their home displays. They take 1.60 PPG on the road and keep 40% clean sheets, conceding just 1.00 goal per away match. Still, the Hatters struggle for attacking consistency, failing to score in 40% of away fixtures. Historically, Stockport have the edge with 2 wins from 3 H2H, all three producing BTTS.
Considering Reading's strong home metrics and better chance creation, Home Win should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 goals and BTTS as each of their last H2H meetings featured goals for both sides.
This League 1 match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Reading vs Stockport County prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Reading 2 - 1 Stockport County
Reading vs Stockport County 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 @ 175 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 | lwwdw | 1.70 |
| Home | wdlww | 1.67 |
| Away | wlwd | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.44 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.49 |
Stockport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwd | 1.30 |
| Home | ddllw | 1.00 |
| Away | ldwwd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.45 | 1.23 |
Reading vs Stockport County Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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