Birmingham U21 vs Reading U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Birmingham U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction: 2-2

Birmingham U21 vs Reading U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 16, 2025. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.

This Birmingham U21 vs Reading 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

Birmingham U21's Last Match – Crystal Palace U21 vs Birmingham U21

Birmingham U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace U21 on October 6. In that match, Birmingham U21 controlled 44% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Crystal Palace U21	56%	0 (7)	-	46
Birmingham U21	44%	0 (3)	-	36

Reading U21's Last Match – Man City U21 vs Reading U21

Reading U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 England Premier League 2 loss to Man City U21 on October 5. In that match, Reading U21 had 46% possession and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Man City U21	54%	0 (5)	-	33
Reading U21	46%	0 (4)	-	30

Birmingham U21 vs Reading U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Birmingham U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Reading U21 average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.

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