Reading and Luton Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Thursday, 18/12/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading vs Luton Town, 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.
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Reading preview
Reading comes into the match having played 19 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.16 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 34 wins, 21 draws, and 25 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 118 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offense system of Reading is led by Sam Smith as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Charlie Savage, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 103 goals conceded in 80 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
Luton Town preview
On the other hand, Luton Town comes into the match having played 20 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 17 draws, and 33 losses.
Luton Town's attack has scored 88 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offense system of Luton Town is led by Carlton Morris as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jordan Clark, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 108 goals conceded in 75 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.
Head to head: Reading vs Luton Town
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Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D W |
1.16 |
| Home | L D W D W |
1.5 |
| Away | L W L D D |
0.78 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 40% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.37 | 2 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 60% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 40% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.42 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.22 | 1.45 |
Luton Town
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W L |
1.45 |
| Home | D D W D L |
1.5 |
| Away | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 50% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.67 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.91 | 1.23 |
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