Our Reading vs Mansfield Prediction: 2-1
Reading vs Mansfield in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Reading vs Mansfield 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 – Reading vs West Ham U21
Reading will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 England EFL Trophy success over West Ham U21 on September 30. In that match, Reading saw 61% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 61% | 0 (5) | 2.86 | 66 |
West Ham U21 | 39% | 0 (3) | 1.18 | 27 |
Mansfield's Last Match – Mansfield vs Rotherham
Mansfield will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Rotherham on September 27. In that match, Mansfield controlled 57% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 57% | 0 (8) | 1.62 | 34 |
Rotherham | 43% | 0 (4) | 1.43 | 25 |
Reading vs Mansfield Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Mansfield average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Reading 16-15
Mansfield 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Reading to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.3
Mansfield to win: @2.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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