Our Reading vs Burnley Prediction: 4-1
Reading vs Burnley in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 11, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 4-1 for the match between Reading and Burnley.
This Reading vs Burnley 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's Last Match – Charlton vs Reading
Reading should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Charlton on January 4. In that match, Reading recorded 46% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton | 54% | 13 (6) | 1.26 | 56 |
 Reading | 46% | 8 (2) | 0.85 | 42 |
Burnley's Last Match – Blackburn vs Burnley
Burnley will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Burnley recorded 52% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn | 48% | 4 (1) | 1.04 | 49 |
 Burnley | 52% | 2 (2) | 0.24 | 40 |
Reading vs Burnley Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Burnley average 1.2 scored and 0.3 conceded per game.
Reading 19-13
Burnley 12-3
What are the odds for this match?
Reading to win: @6
Draw: @4.1
Burnley to win: @1.55