Reading and Northampton Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Saturday, 06/09/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading vs Northampton 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.

APWin predictions for Reading vs Northampton Town

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Reading and Northampton Town given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Reading vs Northampton Town is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.56 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

Reading preview

Reading comes into the match having played 6 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Reading's attack has scored 9 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offense system of Reading is led by Lewis Wing as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kelvin Abretti, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.

Northampton Town preview

On the other hand, Northampton Town comes into the match having played 6 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.17 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses.

Northampton Town's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.57.

The offense system of Northampton Town is led by Michael Forbes as the top scorer of the season. The english defender has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Campbell, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Reading vs Northampton Town 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Reading

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L L

0.83

Home W L L L L

1

Away D D L L

0.67

Away Team

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Northampton Town

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L L

1.17

Home W L L D D

1.33

Away W L L L L

1

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