Reading and Exeter City face each other on Tuesday 01.27.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Reading's home ground, the Madejski Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Reading and Exeter City, 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 Reading vs Exeter City
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Double Chance: Reading or Draw
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Reading preview
Reading heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 26 matches, The Royals secured 9 victories, 9 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Reading's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Reading has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 35 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jack Marriott, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Wing has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Reading has conceded 33 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.27 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Exeter City preview
Exeter City comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses.
The Grecians's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.19 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.26.
The Grecians's offensive system is led by Jayden Wareham, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ilmari Niskanen. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.92 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Reading vs Exeter City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W D |
1.38 |
| Home | D W W W L |
1.79 |
| Away | L D W L W |
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.29 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 57% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 36% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 7% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 57% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.38 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.17 | 1.48 |
Exeter City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
1.38 |
| Home | W W W W D |
1.92 |
| Away | W D W L L |
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 58% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.12 | 2.33 | 1.93 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.67 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 0.67 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 33% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 58% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.44 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.06 | 1.61 |
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