AFC Wimbledon vs Reading | Prediction | EFL League One | 22/08
England - EFL League One
AFC Wimbledon and Reading face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Plough Lane (Cherry Red Records Stadium) on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Association Football Club Wimbledon Limited vs Reading Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
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Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
After careful analysis of AFC Wimbledon and Reading, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.
The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.
Our prediction is: Reading win or draw
Even though Reading will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Reading to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.
Reading does have its share of flaws, but AFC Wimbledon has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Reading.
The Dons preview
AFC Wimbledon comes into the match having played 1 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 11 draws, and 28 losses.
AFC Wimbledon's attack has scored 71 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.22.
The offence system of AFC Wimbledon is led by Marcus Browne as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Steve Seddon, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 94 goals conceded in 58 matches, resulting in an average of 1.62.
- 20/10/2026AFC WimbledonMansfield TownL0320/10/2026EFL League OneAFC Wimbledon
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Mansfield Town0 - 3L - 17/10/2026Sheffield WednesdayAFC WimbledonL5017/10/2026EFL League OneSheffield Wednesday
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AFC Wimbledon5 - 0L - 10/10/2026Plymouth ArgyleAFC WimbledonL2110/10/2026EFL League OnePlymouth Argyle
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AFC Wimbledon2 - 1L - 06/10/2026AFC WimbledonBarnetD0006/10/2026EFL TrophyAFC Wimbledon
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Barnet0 - 0D - 26/09/2026Cambridge UnitedAFC WimbledonD1126/09/2026EFL League OneCambridge United
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AFC Wimbledon1 - 1D
The Royals preview
On the other hand, Reading comes into the match having played 1 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 17 draws, and 19 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 81 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offence system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 77 goals conceded in 56 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.
- 17/10/2026Wigan AthleticReadingL1017/10/2026EFL League OneWigan Athletic
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Reading1 - 0L - 13/10/2026ReadingChelsea U21L0213/10/2026EFL TrophyReading
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Chelsea U210 - 2L - 10/10/2026Milton Keynes DonsReadingW1510/10/2026EFL League OneMilton Keynes Dons
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Reading1 - 5W - 03/10/2026ReadingBradford CityD1103/10/2026EFL League OneReading
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Bradford City1 - 1D - 26/09/2026Wycombe WanderersReadingD2226/09/2026EFL League OneWycombe Wanderers
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Reading2 - 2D
Head to head: AFC Wimbledon vs Reading
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
AFC Wimbledon
Home
Reading
Away
Points & Results
- PPG00
- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game03
- Conceded/game34
- xG0.190.82
- xGA0.060.36
Trends
- 0%Both Score100%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 100%Failed to Score0%
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 - 0 | 15.08% | |
| 2 | 1 - 1 | 14.88% | |
| 3 | 0 - 1 | 12.42% | |
| 4 | 1 - 0 | 12.13% | |
| 5 | 0 - 2 | 6.91% | |
| 6 | 1 - 2 | 6.79% | |
| 7 | 2 - 1 | 6.65% | |
| 8 | 2 - 0 | 6.62% | |
| 9 | 2 - 2 | 3.34% | |
| 10 | 0 - 3 | 2.31% | |
| 11 | 1 - 3 | 2.27% | |
| 12 | 3 - 1 | 2.18% |