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

Our Reading vs Peterborough Prediction: 2-1

Reading vs Peterborough in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 29, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.

This Reading vs Peterborough 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 Stevenage

Reading will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Stevenage on March 15. In that match, Reading recorded 58% possession, firing 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Reading	58%	0 (3)	0.38	44
Stevenage	42%	0 (6)	1.27	50

Peterborough's Last Match – Peterborough vs Charlton

Peterborough will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England League 1 victory over Charlton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Peterborough saw 47% of the ball and 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Peterborough	47%	0 (5)	2.01	26
Charlton	53%	0 (4)	2.04	71

Reading vs Peterborough Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Reading are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Peterborough average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Reading to win: @2.5

Draw: @3.5

Peterborough to win: @2.625

Lineups

Reading: Michael George Stickland, Kelvin Abrefa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Mamadi Camara, Charlie Savage, Tivonge Rushesha, Chem Campbell, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Joel Pereira, Andy Yiadom

Peterborough: Mahamadou Susoho, Malik Mothersille, James Dornelly, Emmanuel Fernandez, Jed Steer, Sam Hughes, Tayo Edun, Archie Collins, Kwame Poku, Ricky Jade-Jones, Abraham Odoh

Reading Fixtures

Peterborough Fixtures