Our Reading U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Prediction: 1-2
Reading U21 vs Bournemouth U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 12, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Reading U21 vs Bournemouth 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 – Middlesbrough U21 vs Reading U21
Reading U21 will hope to recover from their recent 2-5 England Premier League 2 setback against Middlesbrough U21 on August 29. In that match, Reading U21 controlled 43% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough U21 | 57% | 0 (7) | - | 72 |
 Reading U21 | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Bournemouth U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Sheffield Wed U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bournemouth U21 must win following their 3-0 England Development League 2 victory against Sheffield Wed U21 on September 5. In that match, Bournemouth U21 saw 58% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 58% | 0 (8) | - | 60 |
 Sheffield Wed U21 | 42% | 0 (4) | - | 53 |
Reading U21 vs Bournemouth U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Bournemouth U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 3.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Bournemouth U21 average 3.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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