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 – Port Vale vs Reading
Reading must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Port Vale on February 21. In that match, Reading had 58% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 42% | 0 (6) | 1.64 | 51 |
Reading | 58% | 0 (3) | 1.28 | 30 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Luton vs Plymouth
Plymouth will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 England EFL Trophy setback against Luton on February 24. In that match, Plymouth controlled 40% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton | 60% | 11 (7) | 1.91 | 46 |
Plymouth | 40% | 8 (3) | 0.91 | 59 |
Reading vs Plymouth Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 2.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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