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

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

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.

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

Peterborough Fixtures

Reading Fixtures