Our Reading vs Northampton Prediction: 1-1
Reading vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Reading vs Northampton 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 – Cardiff vs Reading
After suffering a 1-2 England League 1 loss to Cardiff, Reading must win to get back on track. In that match, Reading recorded 43% possession, firing 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 57% | 0 (2) | 1.49 | 44 |
 Reading | 43% | 0 (10) | 1.53 | 56 |
Northampton's Last Match – Doncaster vs Northampton
Northampton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Doncaster on October 18. In that match, Northampton saw 40% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 60% | 0 (3) | 1.18 | 44 |
 Northampton | 40% | 0 (5) | 2.39 | 55 |
Reading vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.