Reading vs Northampton Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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 – Reading vs Mansfield

Reading should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Mansfield on October 4. In that match, Reading recorded 61% possession, firing 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Reading	61%	0 (2)	0.92	46
Mansfield	39%	0 (3)	0.69	47

Northampton's Last Match – Port Vale vs Northampton

Northampton will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 England League 1 draw with Port Vale on October 4. In that match, Northampton saw 44% of the ball and 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Port Vale	56%	0 (2)	0.2	44
Northampton	44%	0 (2)	0.65	36

Reading vs Northampton Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Reading are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Northampton average 0.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.

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