Our Reading vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction: 1-1
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Reading vs AFC Wimbledon prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Reading's Last Match – Wycombe vs Reading
Reading must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 England League 1 draw against Wycombe on August 23. In that match, Reading recorded 49% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 51% | 0 (5) | 1.22 | 46 |
 Reading | 49% | 0 (6) | 0.6 | 58 |
AFC Wimbledon's Last Match – AFC Wimbledon vs Barnsley
AFC Wimbledon will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England League 1 victory over Barnsley on August 23. In that match, AFC Wimbledon recorded 42% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Wimbledon | 42% | 0 (5) | 1.48 | 27 |
 Barnsley | 58% | 0 (3) | 1.33 | 48 |
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while AFC Wimbledon average 0.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Reading 11-17
AFC Wimbledon 8-11
What are the odds for this match?
Reading to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.7
AFC Wimbledon to win: @3