Our Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction: 1-1
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 30, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
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 – Man City U21 vs Burnley U21
Burnley U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-8 England Premier League 2 defeat against Man City U21 on January 9. In that match, Burnley U21 recorded 22% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man City U21 | 78% | 0 (15) | - | 52 |
Burnley U21 | 22% | 0 (5) | - | 18 |
Reading U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Leeds U21
Reading U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England Premier League 2 loss to Leeds U21 on January 10. In that match, Reading U21 saw 49% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading U21 | 49% | 0 (1) | - | 48 |
Leeds U21 | 51% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Burnley U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1.48 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Burnley U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Reading U21 average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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