Our Reading U21 vs Newcastle U21 Prediction: 1-2
Reading U21 vs Newcastle U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 26, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Reading U21 vs Newcastle 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 Bournemouth U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Reading U21 must win following their 2-1 England U21 Premier League Cup victory against Bournemouth U21 on September 12. In that match, Reading U21 recorded 57% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading U21 | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 69 |
Bournemouth U21 | 43% | 0 (2) | - | 51 |
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Norwich U21
Newcastle U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 England Premier League 2 defeat against Norwich U21 on September 22. In that match, Newcastle U21 recorded 68% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 68% | 0 (7) | - | 71 |
Norwich U21 | 32% | 0 (3) | - | 30 |
Reading U21 vs Newcastle U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Newcastle U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Newcastle U21 average 2.2 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.



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