Our Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21 Prediction: 1-2
Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 23, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21 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 U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Stoke U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Reading U21 must win following their 3-0 England Premier League 2 victory against Stoke U21 on February 7. In that match, Reading U21 saw 57% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading U21 | 57% | 0 (8) | - | 50 |
 Stoke U21 | 43% | 0 (2) | - | 33 |
Arsenal U21's Last Match – Arsenal U21 vs Newcastle U21
Arsenal U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle U21 in their last outing. In that match, Arsenal U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
 Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 42 |
Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Arsenal U21 average 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.