Our Blackpool vs Reading Prediction: 2-1
Blackpool vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 1, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Blackpool 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
Blackpool's Last Match – Blackpool vs Bolton
Blackpool will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Bolton on March 29. In that match, Blackpool recorded 28% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 28% | 0 (3) | 0.97 | 27 |
Bolton | 72% | 0 (4) | 1 | 90 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Peterborough
Reading will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 England League 1 win against Peterborough on March 29. In that match, Reading saw 49% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 49% | 0 (8) | 1.86 | 41 |
Peterborough | 51% | 0 (4) | 1.74 | 36 |
Blackpool vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.2 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Blackpool 17-10
Reading 12-6
What are the odds for this match?
Blackpool to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.8
Reading to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8