Our Reading U21 vs Birmingham U21 Prediction: 2-1
Reading U21 vs Birmingham U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 13, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Reading U21 vs Birmingham 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 – Hull U21 vs Reading U21
Reading U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 England U21 Premier League Cup success over Hull U21 on November 21. In that match, Reading U21 saw 52% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 47 |
 Reading U21 | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 56 |
Birmingham U21's Last Match – Birmingham U21 vs Hull U21
Birmingham U21 must win to recover from their recent 0-3 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Hull U21 on December 1 and regain momentum. In that match, Birmingham U21 controlled 54% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham U21 | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 59 |
| Hull U21 | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 32 |
Reading U21 vs Birmingham U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Birmingham U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Birmingham U21 average 1.1 scored and 2.9 conceded per game.
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