Our Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction: 2-1
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 4, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Burnley U21 vs Reading 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
Burnley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Burnley U21
Burnley U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 England Development League 2 win against Barnsley U21 on January 28.
Reading U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Stoke U21
After suffering a 1-5 England Premier League 2 loss to Stoke U21, Reading U21 must win to get back on track. In that match, Reading U21 had 50% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 31 |
 Stoke U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 46 |
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Burnley U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 3.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burnley U21 are averaging 3.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Reading U21 average 1.1 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.
Burnley U21 36-6
Reading U21 11-25
What are the odds for this match?
Burnley U21 to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.5
Reading U21 to win: @4.5
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