Peterborough vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in FA Cup Predictions
Five consecutive meetings between Peterborough and Reading, going back to December 2023, have produced goals for both sides. And that trend is at the heart of our Peterborough vs Reading prediction of both teams to score in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.
The Posh were beaten 2-0 by Luton Town on 31 October, yet Robbie Savage wants attacking football, insisting "we are going to go for it and attack." Peterborough netted in five of the previous seven games, winning 3-1 at Leicester City and 4-1 against Ipswich Town U21.
Defending remains the problem at London Road. Peterborough have gone seven straight matches without a clean sheet and conceded 21 goals in their first 12 league games. So any visiting side with a forward line in form should expect to find a gap at some point on the night.
And The Royals just fit that description. Reading lost 2-0 at Oxford United on Wednesday, but before that they had scored 25 league goals in 13 games and won 5-1 at MK Dons on 10 October. Leam Richardson's Royals will back themselves to score again on the FA Cup stage.
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Peterborough v Reading Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.75 | 3.40 | 2.27 |
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2.76 | 3.64 | 2.31 |
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2.76 | 3.64 | 2.31 |
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2.84 | 3.58 | 2.28 |
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2.76 | 3.64 | 2.31 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Peterborough and Reading?
Our prediction for the Peterborough vs Reading match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/11/2026 between Peterborough and Reading in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.82% for a win of Peterborough against Reading with odds of 2.87 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Peterborough vs Reading is 23.85% with odds of 3.64 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 46.33% chance ⭐ for a win of Reading vs Peterborough with odds of 2.4 at Bet365.
Peterborough vs Reading Form
Peterborough and Reading Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Oct 2026 - League One
27 Oct 2026 - Carabao Cup
24 Oct 2026 - League One
20 Oct 2026 - League One
17 Oct 2026 - League One
10 Oct 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Oct 2026 - League One
17 Oct 2026 - League One
6 Oct 2026 - EFL Trophy
22 Sept 2026 - EFL Trophy
19 Sept 2026 - League One
15 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Oct 2026 - Carabao Cup
24 Oct 2026 - League One
20 Oct 2026 - League One
10 Oct 2026 - League One
26 Sept 2026 - League One
12 Sept 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Nov 2026 - League One
31 Oct 2026 - League One
24 Oct 2026 - League One
21 Oct 2026 - League One
17 Oct 2026 - League One
13 Oct 2026 - EFL Trophy
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2026 - League One
21 Oct 2026 - League One
13 Oct 2026 - EFL Trophy
3 Oct 2026 - League One
19 Sept 2026 - League One
15 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Nov 2026 - League One
31 Oct 2026 - League One
17 Oct 2026 - League One
10 Oct 2026 - League One
26 Sept 2026 - League One
12 Sept 2026 - League One
Peterborough vs Reading Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
25 %
25 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
29 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
29 Mar 2025 - League One
23 Nov 2024 - League One
Players list
A. Bass
DefenderH. Mills
L. Mendonca
MidfielderL. Kelly
C. Johnston
T. O`Connor
H. Ashfield
ForwardB. Shofowoke
E. Williams
H. Leonard
V. Masara
J. Pereira
DefenderP. O'Connor
U. Godwin-Malife
H. Roberts
J. Dorsett
MidfielderA. Rinomhota
L. Wing
D. Kankam Kyerewaa
J. Stokes
ForwardJ. Marriott
K. Lisbie
Substitutes
C. Andeng-Ndi
DefenderS. Hughes
E. Weir
MidfielderM. Garbett
B. Khela
ForwardD. Ormerod
D. Frith
J. Stevens
DefenderJ. Knight
MidfielderL. Fraser
R. Williams
C. Savage
ForwardJ. Reid
J. Brown
Peterborough - Reading Key Points
- Goals arrived at both ends in five consecutive Peterborough v Reading fixtures since December 2023.
- Peterborough have conceded 21 goals in their first 12 league games.
- Reading have scored 25 league goals in their first 13 games.
- Peterborough have gone seven straight matches without a clean sheet in all competitions.
- Peterborough netted in five of the previous seven games across all competitions.
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Our Peterborough vs Reading Prediction
The history between these clubs all points in one direction. Peterborough defense that has failed to keep a clean sheet in seven games, and a Reading attack that has produced 25 league goals from 13 outings.
Savage wants his Posh to chase the game, and Richardson's Royals have the firepower to punish any space that opens up. With a second-round place at stake and the cameras on, neither side is likely to sit back. Hence, our Peterborough vs Reading prediction is BTTS.
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