Our Peterborough vs Reading Prediction: 1-2
Peterborough vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Peterborough vs Reading 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Peterborough vs Stevenage
Peterborough must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Stevenage on November 25 and regain momentum. In that match, Peterborough controlled 66% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 66% | 0 (1) | 0.71 | 14 |
 Stevenage | 34% | 0 (3) | 1.18 | 10 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Rotherham
Reading will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Rotherham on November 22. In that match, Reading recorded 67% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 67% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 48 |
 Rotherham | 33% | 0 (1) | 0.59 | 22 |
Peterborough vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.