Our Reading U21 vs Man Utd U21 Prediction: 1-3
Reading U21 vs Man Utd U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 11, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Reading U21 vs Man Utd 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 – Newcastle U21 vs Reading U21
Reading U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-7 England Premier League 2 loss to Newcastle U21 on April 7. In that match, Reading U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 36 |
Reading U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
Man Utd U21's Last Match – Man Utd U21 vs Nottm Forest U21
Man Utd U21 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 3-3 England Premier League 2 draw against Nottm Forest U21 on April 7. In that match, Man Utd U21 had 50% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man Utd U21 | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 46 |
Nottm Forest U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 27 |
Reading U21 vs Man Utd U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Man Utd U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Man Utd U21 average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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