Our Crawley Town vs Reading Prediction: 1-1
Crawley Town vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Crawley Town's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Crawley Town
Crawley Town will look to get back on track following a 1-4 England League 1 loss against Lincoln City on March 4. In that match, Crawley Town had 57% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 43% | 0 (7) | 2.18 | 47 |
 Crawley Town | 57% | 0 (2) | 0.91 | 49 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Exeter
Reading must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Exeter on March 4. In that match, Reading controlled 61% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 61% | 0 (4) | 0.44 | 48 |
 Exeter | 39% | 0 (1) | 1.17 | 32 |
Crawley Town vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Crawley Town | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Crawley Town are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Reading average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Crawley Town 12-20
Reading 9-11
What are the odds for this match?
Crawley Town to win: @2.375
Draw: @3.6
Reading to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825