Our Reading vs West Ham U21 Prediction: 2-1
Reading vs West Ham U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 30, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Reading vs West Ham U21 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 – Stockport vs Reading
Reading will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Stockport on September 27. In that match, Reading controlled 54% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stockport | 46% | 0 (4) | 2.24 | 52 |
 Reading | 54% | 0 (4) | 0.94 | 34 |
West Ham U21's Last Match – West Ham U21 vs Brighton U21
West Ham U21 will seek to go one better this time following a 3-3 England Premier League 2 share of the spoils with Brighton U21 on September 26. In that match, West Ham U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Ham U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 28 |
 Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Reading vs West Ham U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | West Ham U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.55 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while West Ham U21 average 2.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Reading 14-16
West Ham U21 21-17
What are the odds for this match?
Reading to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.75
West Ham U21 to win: @3.1
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