Our Bristol Rovers vs Reading Prediction: 1-2
Bristol Rovers vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 26, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Bristol Rovers 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
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Stevenage
Bristol Rovers must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Stevenage on April 21 and regain momentum. In that match, Bristol Rovers recorded 71% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 71% | 0 (3) | 0.44 | 49 |
Stevenage | 29% | 0 (3) | 1.26 | 25 |
Reading's Last Match – Mansfield vs Reading
Reading must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-1 England League 1 victory over Mansfield in their last outing. In that match, Reading had 35% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 65% | 8 (2) | 0.93 | 61 |
Reading | 35% | 5 (5) | 1.08 | 30 |
Bristol Rovers vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol Rovers | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Bristol Rovers 8-17
Reading 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol Rovers to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.5
Reading to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825



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