Reading and Exeter City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday, 27/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading vs Exeter City, 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 Exeter City
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Double Chance: Reading or Draw
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Reading preview
Reading comes into the match having played 26 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.
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 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
Exeter City preview
On the other hand, Exeter City comes into the match having played 26 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses.
Exeter City's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.
The offense system of Exeter City is led by Jayden Wareham as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ilmari Niskanen, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.92 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
Head to head: Reading vs Exeter City
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Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| 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 L D W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| 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
|
1.2 | 1.44 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.06 | 1.61 |
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