Reading vs Burton Albion Predictions

Reading vs Burton Albion is scheduled for kick off on 01 January, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with Tom Reeves officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Reading currently holding the 12th position in the table 9 points ahead of Burton Albion. Reading have won 3 English Football League - League One matches against Burton Albion 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. Burton Albion's away record stands at 4 victories from 23 games. Following a draw in their last match against L Orient in the English Football League - League One, Burton Albion is aiming to secure 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, Burton Albion have scored 50 goals with 166 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 70% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

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