Reading U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at on Monday, 19/01/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21, based on 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 Reading U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21

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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Blackburn Rovers U21 to win

While Blackburn Rovers U21 will head into their match against Reading U21 as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still Blackburn Rovers U21 to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of Blackburn Rovers U21 leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Reading U21.

👉 Our prediction is: Reading U21 to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Reading U21 is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Blackburn Rovers U21, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Reading U21 to win the first half in the half-time market.

Reading U21 preview

Reading U21 comes into the match having played 9 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.

Reading U21's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 0.78 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.78.

The offense system of Reading U21 is led by Boyd Beacroft as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jeremiah Okine-Peters, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 2.56 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 2.56.

Blackburn Rovers U21 preview

On the other hand, Blackburn Rovers U21 comes into the match having played 10 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 0.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.

Blackburn Rovers U21's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.

The offense system of Blackburn Rovers U21 is led by Brandon Powell as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Brandon Powell, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 2.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 2.2.

Head to head: Reading U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21

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Home Team

Reading U21 Team Logo

Reading U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L L

0.33

Home L L D D

0.5

Away L L L L D

0.2

Away Team

Blackburn Rovers U21 Team Logo

Blackburn Rovers U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W W L

0.8

Home L L W D L

0.8

Away W L D L L

0.8

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Published on 19 January 2026, at 06:55 Last updated on 19 January 2026, at 06:55
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