Reading vs Barnsley Predictions

Reading vs Barnsley is scheduled for kick off on 24 January, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with Leigh Doughty officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Reading currently holding the 12th position in the table 4 points ahead of Barnsley. Reading have lost 2 English Football League - League One matches to Barnsley out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Blackpool, Reading is determined to redeem themselves. Reading have won 10 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Barnsley's away record stands at 6 victories from 23 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Stockport, Barnsley is determined to bounce back with a win against Reading.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Reading have scored over 1.5 goals in 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 83% of games. Their total stands at 64 goals and 174 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Barnsley have scored 68 goals with 179 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 83% of matches but conceded in 91% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Reading scored 8 goals while Barnsley scored 11 goals. Their last match on 24 January 2026 ended in a 2-2 draw.