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

Reading Logo
Reading 1.8
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1 : 2
CORRECT SCORE
Plymouth Logo
1.6 Plymouth
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Our Reading vs Plymouth Prediction: 1-2

Reading vs Plymouth in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.

This Reading vs Plymouth 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

Reading's Last Match – Mansfield vs Reading

Reading must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Mansfield on March 10. In that match, Reading had 50% possession and 1 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Mansfield Logo Mansfield
50%0 (7)0.6478
Reading Logo Reading
50%0 (1)0.525

Plymouth's Last Match – Wigan vs Plymouth

Plymouth will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 England League 1 success over Wigan on March 10. In that match, Plymouth controlled 40% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Wigan Logo Wigan
60%0 (3)0.6532
Plymouth Logo Plymouth
40%0 (6)1.5852

Reading vs Plymouth Stats

Key Stats

Reading Plymouth
1.21Attacking Strength1.77
1.15Defence Strength0.4
1.8Points Per Game1.6
5/10WIN5/10
3/10DRAW1/10
1/10Clean Sheets2/10
8/10BTTS7/10
6/10Over 2.5 Goals8/10
1.8Average Scored2.1

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Reading are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

Reading
18-14

Plymouth
21-14

What are the odds for this match?

Reading to win: @2.7

Draw: @3.3

Plymouth to win: @2.4

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825

Reading Fixtures

Burton Albion - Reading
March 17, 2026
Stevenage - Reading
March 21, 2026
Reading - Wigan
March 28, 2026

Plymouth Fixtures

Plymouth - Stevenage
March 17, 2026
Plymouth - Huddersfield
March 21, 2026
Bradford - Plymouth
March 28, 2026

Reading Recent Results

  • Wins 40% 4
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 40% 4
  • Goals Scored 1.4/match 14
  • Goals Conceded 1.2/match 12
MatchDateScore
11
Apr
Doncaster
Reading
1
0
06
Apr
Reading
Lincoln City
1
2
03
Apr
Huddersfield
Reading
1
1
28
Mar
Reading
Wigan
3
0
21
Mar
Stevenage
Reading
1
0
17
Mar
Burton Albion
Reading
1
2
14
Mar
Reading
Plymouth
2
2
10
Mar
Mansfield
Reading
1
0
07
Mar
Luton
Reading
2
3
28
Feb
Reading
Bradford
2
1

Plymouth Recent Results

  • Wins 50% 5
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 30% 3
  • Goals Scored 1.8/match 18
  • Goals Conceded 1.1/match 11
MatchDateScore
11
Apr
Plymouth
Exeter
2
2
06
Apr
Barnsley
Plymouth
0
3
03
Apr
Plymouth
Bolton
1
2
21
Mar
Plymouth
Huddersfield
3
1
17
Mar
Plymouth
Stevenage
1
0
14
Mar
Reading
Plymouth
2
2
10
Mar
Wigan
Plymouth
0
3
07
Mar
Plymouth
Doncaster
2
1
28
Feb
Rotherham
Plymouth
1
0
24
Feb
Luton
Plymouth
2
1

Reading vs Plymouth Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Reading and Plymouth indicates that, in their previous 3 meetings, Reading has secured 2 victories, and 1 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Reading has scored 10 goals, while Plymouth has netted 5 goals.

MatchDateScore
Reading - Plymouth14 Mar 20262-2
Plymouth - Reading26 Dec 20251-4
Plymouth - Reading27 Aug 20192-4

England League 1 Table & Standings

#TeamMatchesGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1
Lincoln City Lincoln City
42793693
2
Cardiff Cardiff
41764281
3
Bradford Bradford
42524671
4
Bolton Bolton
42594470
5
Stockport Stockport
40595067
6
Stevenage Stevenage
41433867
7
Plymouth Plymouth
42665863
8
Huddersfield Huddersfield
42655662
9
Reading Reading
43625562
10
Luton Luton
41575061
11
Wycombe Wycombe
43635160
12
Barnsley Barnsley
40636554
13
Mansfield Mansfield
40504353
14
Doncaster Doncaster
42436453
15
Wigan Wigan
42465652
16
Peterborough Peterborough
41605851
17
Burton Albion Burton Albion
43465651
18
Blackpool Blackpool
43516551
19
Leyton Orient Leyton Orient
42576650
20
AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon
42496350
21
Exeter Exeter
43475547
22
Rotherham Rotherham
41366237
23
Northampton Northampton
41346035
24
Port Vale Port Vale
39305434

Reading vs Plymouth — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 1-2.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

What are today’s 1X2 odds?
Reading @2.7, Draw @3.3, Plymouth @2.4.

Our Reading vs Plymouth prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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