Reading and Burton Albion face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Thursday, 01/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading vs Burton Albion, 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 vs Burton Albion
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Reading Win
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Reading preview
Reading comes into the match having played 22 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offense system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
Burton Albion preview
On the other hand, Burton Albion comes into the match having played 22 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.23 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses.
Burton Albion's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.
The offense system of Burton Albion is led by Jake Beesley as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jake Beesley, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.32 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
Head to head: Reading vs Burton Albion
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Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.32 |
| Home | W L D W D |
1.64 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 45% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.27 | 2.91 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.18 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.09 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 27% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 9% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 45% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.23 | 1.46 |
Burton Albion
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D L |
1.23 |
| Home | L W D L W |
1.17 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 33% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 0.92 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.32 | 1.42 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 17% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 33% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 67% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 33% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.48 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.41 | 1.56 |
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