Our Portsmouth vs Reading Prediction: 1-3
Portsmouth vs Reading in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Portsmouth 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
Portsmouth's Last Match – Oxford Utd vs Portsmouth
Determined to maintain their recent success, Portsmouth must win following their 1-0 England Championship victory against Oxford Utd on August 9. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 51% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oxford Utd | 49% | 7 (4) | 1.57 | 52 |
 Portsmouth | 51% | 9 (5) | 1.04 | 44 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Huddersfield
Reading will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield on August 9. In that match, Reading had 49% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 49% | 7 (2) | 0.52 | 47 |
 Huddersfield | 51% | 9 (6) | 0.72 | 38 |
Portsmouth vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.77 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 17-2
Reading 14-17
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @1.8
Draw: @4
Reading to win: @4