Our Lincoln City vs Reading Prediction: 1-1
Lincoln City vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 2, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Lincoln City vs Reading 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
Lincoln City's Last Match – Lincoln City vs West Brom
Lincoln City will hope to extend their good run following a 4-2 UK Friendlies win against West Brom on July 26. In that match, Lincoln City saw 40% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln City | 40% | 0 (6) | - | 21 |
West Brom | 60% | 0 (2) | - | 27 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Portsmouth
Reading will look to get back on track following a 0-4 UK Friendlies loss against Portsmouth on July 26. In that match, Reading controlled 46% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 22 |
Portsmouth | 54% | 0 (6) | - | 34 |
Lincoln City vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 20-20
Reading 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.5
Reading to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825



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