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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Two teams expected to go well in League One this season, but who started the season poorly, meet on Saturday as Wycombe Wanderers host Reading in a Buckinghamshire v Berkshire clash. Both teams are yet to win a league game this season and sit in the lower reaches of the table, with just one point taken from four games for both. Who will our match prediction back here, the Chairboys or the Royals, to land that elusive first win of the campaign?
Given both teams' poor start to the season, it is unsurprising that they are both in the lower reaches of the League One table after four games. Wycombe occupy 20th position with just a single point, and Reading are one place worse off, in 21st, also with one point, but with a two-goal difference worse than their hosts today.
Wycombe's season started with two defeats, away to Bradford and at home to Stockport, both by a 2-1 scoreline. A win in the EFL Cup over Leyton Orient followed (1-0 away), and they then picked up their first point in a 1-1 draw at Doncaster last weekend. In midweek, though, they hosted Exeter and lost 1-0 to the Grecians.
Reading's season started poorly with two 2-0 defeats, away to Lincoln City on the opening day and then at home to Huddersfield Town. A 2-1 win in the EFL Cup over Portsmouth away was then followed by a 2-1 home defeat by AFC Wimbledon. However, in midweek, the Royals picked up their first point with a 1-1 draw at Bolton.
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The Best Betting Odds for Wycombe Wanderers v Reading Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.85 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
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1.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
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1.85 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
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1.88 | 3.4 | 3.75 |
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1.77 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Wycombe Wanderers and Reading?
Our prediction for the Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/08/2025 between Wycombe Wanderers and Reading in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.54% for a win of Wycombe Wanderers against Reading with odds of 1.92 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading is 25.01% with odds of 3.8 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 44.45% chance ⭐ for a win of Reading vs Wycombe Wanderers with odds of 4.5 at Betfred.
Wycombe Wanderers - Reading Prediction and Best Odds:
| Wycombe Wanderers Reading Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Reading wins | 44.45% | 4.5 at Betfred |
| Under 2.5 | 56.72% | 1.91 at Betfred |
| Both Team To Score | 45.83% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Reading | 22.22% | 9 at Betfair |
Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading Form
Wycombe Wanderers and Reading's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14
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19 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
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17
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18 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -3 |
Wycombe Wanderers and Reading Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
2 Aug 2025 - League One
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
11 May 2025 - League One
3 May 2025 - League One
21 Apr 2025 - League One
12 Apr 2025 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - League One
2 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2025 - League One
18 Apr 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - League One
21 Apr 2025 - League One
Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
5 Apr 2025 - League One
7 Dec 2024 - League One
9 Mar 2024 - League One
Players list
M. Van Sas
DefenderM. Westergaard
A. Hagelskjaer
D. Harvie
MidfielderJ. Grimmer
C. Taylor
C. Boyd-Munce
J. Tilley
E. Henderson
T. Allen
ForwardD. Udoh
J. Pereira
DefenderF. Burns
M. Jacobs
K. Abrefa
D. Williams
MidfielderP. Lane
K. Doyle
L. Fraser
L. Wing
ForwardM. O'Mahony
A. Garcia
Substitutes
W. Norris
DefenderD. Casey
MidfielderE. Henderson
C. Boyd-Munce
M. Westergaard
T. Allen
J. Tilley
J. Stevens
DefenderK. Abrefa
J. Dorsett
MidfielderL. Fraser
A. Garcia
P. Lane
K. Doyle
Most goals and assists
Wycombe Wanderers
Reading
F. Onyedinma
(5 Goals)
J. Marriott
(5 Goals)
G. Abbott
(1 Assists)
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N. Huggins
(1 Assists)
, 
J. Mullins
(1 Assists)
K. Doyle
(1 Assists)
, 
T. Rushesha
(1 Assists)
Wycombe Wanderers - Reading Key Points
- Neither Wycombe nor Reading have kept a clean sheet in the league this season.
- Only Plymouth (9) and Blackpool (11) have conceded more than Reading's seven goals this season.
- Two of Reading's last three games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
- Two of the last four games between the two teams have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
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Our Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading Prediction
Our prediction for the Wycombe Wanderers vs. Reading League One match is: over 2.5.
It is fair to say that both managers of these two teams will be feeling the pressure. Both were expected to be challenging at the top of the table, but a poor start has seen them both drop into the relegation fight. There is time to recover, but that will have to start here. With both defences showing concerning leaks in early season action, backing there to be over 2.5 goals in a match both sides will be desperate to win is a sensible choice.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Wycombe Wanderers Reading
| Wycombe Wanderers vs Reading | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe Wanderers wins | 2 | 1.85 | -7.5% |
| Draw | 3.25 | 3.3 | +1.5% |
| Reading wins | 3.5 | 4.2 | +20.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Reading is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 20.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 28.6% and is now 23.8% (-4.8%)
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