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

Our Plymouth vs Reading Prediction: 1-2

Plymouth vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.

This Plymouth 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

Plymouth's Last Match – Doncaster vs Plymouth

Plymouth will want to continue their winning form after a 5-1 England League 1 victory over Doncaster, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Plymouth recorded 46% possession, firing 8 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Doncaster	54%	0 (3)	0.68	65
Plymouth	46%	0 (8)	1.92	89

Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Luton

Reading will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 England League 1 success over Luton on December 18. In that match, Reading saw 34% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Reading	34%	8 (4)	1.35	22
Luton	66%	9 (4)	0.94	51

Plymouth vs Reading Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Plymouth are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Plymouth to win: @2.4

Draw: @3.5

Reading to win: @2.625

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925

Plymouth Fixtures

Reading Fixtures