Our Peterborough vs Reading Prediction: 2-1
Peterborough vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
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 Leyton Orient
Determined to maintain their recent success, Peterborough must win following their 1-0 England League 1 victory against Leyton Orient on December 26. In that match, Peterborough controlled 59% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 59% | 0 (5) | 1.25 | 37 |
 Leyton Orient | 41% | 0 (1) | 0.52 | 38 |
Reading's Last Match – Plymouth vs Reading
Reading will hope to extend their good run following a 4-1 England League 1 win against Plymouth on December 26. In that match, Reading recorded 56% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 44% | 0 (1) | 1.13 | 39 |
 Reading | 56% | 0 (6) | 3.05 | 50 |
Peterborough vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Peterborough 12-8
Reading 17-12
What are the odds for this match?
Peterborough to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.25
Reading to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875