Our Mansfield vs Reading Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Mansfield 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
Mansfield's Last Match – Mansfield vs Bradford
Determined to maintain their recent success, Mansfield must win following their 3-0 England League 1 victory against Bradford on January 1. In that match, Mansfield had 47% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mansfield | 47% | 0 (8) | 1.76 | 45 |
 Bradford | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.99 | 59 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Stockport
Reading will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England League 1 win against Stockport on January 4.
Mansfield vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Mansfield 12-15
Reading 17-9
What are the odds for this match?
Mansfield to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.25
Reading to win: @2.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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