Our Barnsley vs Reading Prediction: 2-2
Barnsley vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 13, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Barnsley vs Reading 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
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Huddersfield
Barnsley will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 England League 1 win against Huddersfield on August 30. In that match, Barnsley recorded 62% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 62% | 0 (5) | 0.9 | 50 |
 Huddersfield | 38% | 0 (1) | 1.08 | 42 |
Reading's Last Match – Swindon vs Reading
Reading will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 England EFL Trophy setback against Swindon on September 2. In that match, Reading controlled 56% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swindon | 44% | 0 (5) | 1.33 | 32 |
 Reading | 56% | 0 (4) | 1.03 | 55 |
Barnsley vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Barnsley 20-12
Reading 11-18
What are the odds for this match?
Barnsley to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.8
Reading to win: @4.2