Our Reading U21 vs Hull U21 Prediction: 2-1
Reading U21 vs Hull U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 19, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Reading U21 vs Hull 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
Reading U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Birmingham U21
Reading U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 England U21 Premier League Cup triumph against Birmingham U21 on December 13. In that match, Reading U21 controlled 65% of possession and managed 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading U21 | 65% | 0 (11) | - | 75 |
 Birmingham U21 | 35% | 0 (1) | - | 26 |
Hull U21's Last Match – Hull U21 vs Bournemouth U21
Hull U21 will look to get back on track following a 3-4 England U21 Premier League Cup loss against Bournemouth U21 on December 5. In that match, Hull U21 saw 56% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull U21 | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 48 |
Bournemouth U21 | 44% | 0 (8) | - | 48 |
Reading U21 vs Hull U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Hull U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.48 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Hull U21 average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
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