Burton vs Reading Predictions

Burton vs Reading is scheduled for kick off on 12 December, at 12:30. The game is set to take place at Pirelli Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Burton and Reading. Burton have lost 3 English Football League - League One matches to Reading out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Wycombe, Burton is determined to redeem themselves. Burton have won 2 of their last 7 English Football League - League One matches at Pirelli Stadium. Reading's away record stands at 1 victory from 7 games. Following their 2-0 loss to Oxford U, Reading is determined to bounce back with a win against Burton.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Burton have scored over 1.5 goals in 79% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 86% of games. Their total stands at 18 goals and 50 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Reading have scored 25 goals with 68 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 71% of matches but conceded in 64% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Burton scored 5 goals while Reading scored 9 goals. Their last match on 17 Mar 2026 ended in 2-1 to Reading.