Chelsea U21 and Reading U21 face each other on Saturday 11.08.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Chelsea U21's home ground, the Griffin Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Chelsea U21 and Reading U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Chelsea U21 vs Reading U21
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Under 11.5 Corners
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Chelsea U21 preview
Chelsea U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 8 matches, Chelsea U21 secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Chelsea U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Chelsea U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 16 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jesse Derry, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Landon Emenalo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Chelsea U21 has conceded 10 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.25 per game) and 10 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Reading U21 preview
Reading U21 comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 0 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 0.43 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Reading U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 0.86 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.86.
Reading U21's offensive system is led by David Hicks, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jeremiah Okine-Peters. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 2.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 7 matches, averaging 2.43 per match.
Head to head: Chelsea U21 vs Reading U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Chelsea U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.88 |
| Home | W L L W |
1.5 |
| Away | L W W W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 100% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 1.66 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.65 | 0.95 |
Reading U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D L |
0.43 |
| Home | L D D |
0.67 |
| Away | L L L D |
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 2.67 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.43 | 2 | 2.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 67% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.05 | 0.91 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 0.93 | 1.62 |
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