Reading vs Burton Albion Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Reading vs Burton Albion Prediction: 1-1

Reading vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.

This Reading vs Burton Albion 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 – Peterborough vs Reading

Determined to get back to winning ways, Reading must win after their 1-1 England League 1 draw against Peterborough on December 29. In that match, Reading controlled 34% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Peterborough	66%	13 (5)	2.09	53
Reading	34%	3 (3)	0.48	10

Burton Albion's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Wigan

Burton Albion will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England League 1 loss to Wigan on December 29. In that match, Burton Albion saw 55% of the ball and 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Burton Albion	55%	0 (5)	0.75	81
Wigan	45%	0 (6)	1.54	33

Reading vs Burton Albion Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Reading are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Reading to win: @1.95

Draw: @3.3

Burton Albion to win: @3.8

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925

Reading Fixtures

Burton Albion Fixtures