Reading vs Barnsley Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Can Royals Gain the Upper Hand?

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back play-off chasing Reading considering they are 1.70 to record a victory over Barnsley. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Reading won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium.

Barnsley were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to Shrewsbury Town at Oakwell Stadium.

Barnsley haven’t lost to Reading in their past four games, with the last clash ending 2-2 at Oakwell Stadium. The previous 9 H2H meetings have featured five draws, three wins for Reading and just one for Barnsley.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Reading	46	21	12	13	68	57	11	68:57	75
12	Barnsley	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4	69:73	61

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Confirmed Lineups

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Tivonge Rushesha, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Jayden Wareham, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Joe Gauci (GK), Jonathan Bland, Marc Roberts, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Josh Earl, Luca Connell, Barry Cotter, Jonathan Russell, Stephen Humphrys, Dexter Lembikisa, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Expert League One Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Reading vs Barnsley league stats:

• Reading have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Reading have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Reading have won 2 consecutive games.
• Barnsley have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Barnsley have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Barnsley have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Reading vs Barnsley Prediction

We can back Reading at 1.70 to claim a League One victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Reading if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

Reading to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 2 - 0 Barnsley

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Reading winning 2-0. Odds of 8.50 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Props

Top Pick: Harvey Knibbs to Score 3.30

Harvey Knibbs (Reading) has registered three goals in his past five League One home matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the 3.30 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Harvey Knibbs Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.15

First

6.75

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Reading vs Barnsley Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Reading Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Bookies favourites Reading are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League One game and the 1.57 about them triumphing means a 64% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Barnsley are the outsiders at 5.25 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.57.

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Full-Time Result

1

1.57

X

4.00

2

5.25

Half-Time Result

1

2.05

X

2.50

2

5.00

Double Chance

1X

1.17

12

1.22

X2

2.30

Draw No Bet

1

1.22

2

4.00

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

2.00

2 Hcp +1

1.85

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.40

Over 2.5

1.53

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.57

No

2.25

Jayden Wareham Favourite to Find the Net First

Jayden Wareham is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.80, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Jayden Wareham (Reading)

First

4.80

Anytime

2.48

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.05

Harvey Knibbs (Reading)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.15

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.40

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.80

Max Watters (Barnsley)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.40

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.60

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.60

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.90

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.40

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.60

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.80

Harlee Dean (Reading)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.25

Michael Craig (Reading)

First

15.00

Anytime

6.75

Theo Chapman (Barnsley)

First

15.00

Anytime

7.00

Josh Benson (Barnsley)

First

16.00

Anytime

7.00

Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)

First

18.00

Anytime

7.50

Conor McCarthy (Barnsley)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Barry Cotter (Barnsley)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.50

Donovan Pines (Barnsley)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

Amadou Mbengue (Reading)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

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