Our Reading U21 vs Blackburn U21 Prediction: 1-2
Reading U21 vs Blackburn U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 19, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Reading U21 vs Blackburn 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 Leeds U21
After suffering a 0-2 England Premier League 2 loss to Leeds U21, Reading U21 must win to get back on track. In that match, Reading U21 recorded 49% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading U21 | 49% | 0 (1) | - | 48 |
Leeds U21 | 51% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
Blackburn U21's Last Match – Blackburn U21 vs Nottm Forest U21
Blackburn U21 will look to get back on track following a 0-3 England Premier League 2 loss against Nottm Forest U21 on January 12. In that match, Blackburn U21 saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 35 |
Nottm Forest U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Reading U21 vs Blackburn U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Blackburn U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Blackburn U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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