Our Reading vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Reading vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 3, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Reading vs Barnsley 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 – Bristol Rovers vs Reading
Reading will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England League 1 victory over Bristol Rovers, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Reading had 55% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 45% | 0 (6) | 0.73 | 69 |
Reading | 55% | 0 (4) | 1.01 | 53 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Shrewsbury
Barnsley will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England League 1 loss to Shrewsbury on April 26. In that match, Barnsley recorded 69% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 69% | 0 (7) | 1.45 | 106 |
Shrewsbury | 31% | 0 (5) | 1.21 | 27 |
Reading vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.43 | Defence Strength | 1.56 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.5 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Reading 17-8
Barnsley 15-23
What are the odds for this match?
Reading to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.8
Barnsley to win: @4.5