West Ham United U21 and Reading U21 face each other on Friday 03.13.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at West Ham United U21's home ground, the London Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between West Ham United U21 and Reading U21, 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 West Ham United U21 vs Reading U21
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
West Ham United U21 Win
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
West Ham United U21 preview
West Ham United U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 17 matches, West Ham United U21 secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.59 points per game.
Taking a broader look at West Ham United U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
West Ham United U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 37 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Josh Landers, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Emeka Adeile has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, West Ham United U21 has conceded 28 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.65 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.73 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Reading U21 preview
Reading U21 comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Reading U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 1.31 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
Reading U21's offensive system is led by Reece Evans, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jeremiah Okine-Peters. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.94 per match.
Head to head: West Ham United U21 vs Reading U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
West Ham United U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D L |
1.59 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2 |
| Away | L W L D D |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 56% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.82 | 3.11 | 4.63 |
| Scored | 2.18 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 0.78 | 2.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 33% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 56% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 78% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.55 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.15 | 1.58 |
Reading U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.13 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.38 |
| Away | L W W L L |
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.31 | 1.38 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.94 | 1.63 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 25% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 50% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.31 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.03 | 1.31 |
Access all match stats for West Ham United U21 vs Reading U21
Where to watch West Ham United U21 vs Reading U21 live?
Check out the live stream of West Ham United U21 vs Reading U21 below and follow the match in real time.
I’m a journalist and content creator with over 7 years of experience in sports betting. At APWin, I live football and betting markets, and outside the screen I’m also a marathon runner always chasing performance.