Our Norwich U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction: 1-3
Norwich U21 vs Reading U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 15, 2025. We predict a 1-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Norwich U21 vs Reading 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
Norwich U21's Last Match – Norwich U21 vs Stoke U21
After suffering a 0-3 England Premier League 2 loss to Stoke U21, Norwich U21 must win to get back on track. In that match, Norwich U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norwich U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 44 |
Stoke U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 44 |
Reading U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Brighton U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Reading U21 must win following their 2-0 England Premier League 2 victory against Brighton U21 on April 14. In that match, Reading U21 recorded 50% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reading U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 42 |
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Norwich U21 vs Reading U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Norwich U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.74 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Norwich U21 are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Reading U21 average 1.3 scored and 2.8 conceded per game.