Barnsley vs Reading Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Our betting prediction is Barnsley to beat Reading and we think that the -138 represents an attractive bet on the Full-Time Result market.
Expert Analysis
The football tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.
Key Barnsley vs Reading stats:
For this League One fixture, we are going to bet against the visitors with our tip. We really like the -138 about the home team winning on the Full-Time Result market with the betting sites.
If you’re looking for more juice in the odds, check out the Asian Handicap betting options. You can back Barnsley -1.5 at a tasty price.
Last Matches & H2H
Barnsley played Stevenage in their last match and this was an away game at Lamex Stadium. The scoreline was a 2-1 loss in this League One encounter, with Adam Phillips scoring for Barnsley.
Reading most recently played an away League One clash against Bristol Rovers which was a 2-0 win. Sam Smith and Lewis Wing were the goalscorers at Memorial Stadium.
Barnsley´s last clash with Reading saw Barnsley win the game 3-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
The last 7 games between Barnsley and Reading have featured an average of 2.14 goals being scored. Barnsley have won one, three draws and Reading have won three.
Confirmed Lineups
Barnsley (confirmed lineup): Liam Roberts, Jordan Williams, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Josh Earl, Corey O'Keeffe, Nicky Cadden, Jonathan Russell, Herbie Kane, Adam Phillips, John McAtee, Devante Cole.
Reading (confirmed lineup): Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Clinton Mola, Lewis Wing, Femi Azeez, Ben Elliot, Harvey Knibbs, Paul Mukairu, Sam Smith.
Barnsley vs Reading Prediction
Barnsley To Win @ -138
Barnsley vs Reading Odds
With the bookies giving them a 58% probability of winning, Barnsley might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -138 price of winning this League One clash. At +350, Reading are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -175 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
You can find hundreds of markets for every League One match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.
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Full Time Result
1
-138
X
+280
2
+350
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Half Time Result
1
+137.5
X
+140
2
+300
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Double Chance
1X
-450
12
-400
X2
-105
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-175
No
+125
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Draw No Bet
1
-275
2
+200
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.5
-121
2 Hcp +0.5
+102.5
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+135
Over 2.5
-175
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
-110
Over 9.5
-125
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Head to Head
Barnsley vs Reading
- League One: 09/12 2023 Reading 1 Barnsley 3
- Championship: 02/04 2022 Barnsley 1 Reading 1
- Championship: 16/10 2021 Reading 1 Barnsley 0
- Championship: 02/04 2021 Barnsley 1 Reading 1
- Championship: 19/09 2020 Reading 2 Barnsley 0
- Championship: 29/02 2020 Reading 2 Barnsley 0
- Championship: 11/12 2019 Barnsley 1 Reading 1
Team Stats
Barnsley FC Betting Stats
Reading FC Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 9 wins, 5 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 9 wins, 6 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 17 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 14 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Team News
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Barnsley vs Reading Lineups
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Barnsley Substitutes
- 9Sam Cosgrove
- 11Conor Grant
- 12Fabio Jalo
- 17Barry Cotter
- 23Ben Killip
- 26Jamie McCart
- 36Max Watters
Reading Substitutes
- 1David Button
- 8Charlie Savage
- 15Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
- 19Jayden Wareham
- 36Michael Craig
- 40Tivonge Rushesha
- 57John Ryan
Previous Barnsley Lineups
Previous Reading Lineups
You can find out the Barnsley vs Reading lineups including substitutes ahead of kick-off. Check out our predicted lineups before getting confirmed starting 11s.
Team Squads
Barnsley FC Squad
Reading FC Squad
Get the important stats for every player thanks to our team-by-team squad information.
League One Table
League One 2023/2024
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | 42 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 71:36 | 90 |
| 2 | Derby County | 43 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 72:37 | 83 |
| 3 | Bolton | 42 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 78:45 | 81 |
| 4 | Peterborough | 41 | 23 | 8 | 10 | 80:50 | 77 |
| 5 | Barnsley | 42 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 75:55 | 74 |
| 6 | Oxford United | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 71:53 | 70 |
| 7 | Lincoln City | 42 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 61:35 | 68 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 43 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 59:43 | 67 |
| 9 | Stevenage | 43 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 53:42 | 67 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 50:50 | 62 |
| 11 | Northampton | 43 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 55:61 | 59 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 43 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 39:56 | 55 |
| 13 | Wigan Athletic | 43 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 57:54 | 53 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 41 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 51:52 | 52 |
| 15 | Charlton | 43 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 62:62 | 51 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 42 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 48:63 | 51 |
| 17 | Reading | 43 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 61:63 | 49 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 42 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 31:59 | 46 |
| 19 | Cambridge Utd | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 37:57 | 45 |
| 20 | Burton Albion | 42 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 33:59 | 40 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 42 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 38:66 | 40 |
| 22 | Cheltenham | 41 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 34:57 | 38 |
| 23 | Fleetwood | 42 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 42:68 | 34 |
| 24 | Carlisle United | 43 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 40:75 | 30 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 39:23 | 47 |
| 2 | Bolton | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 47:24 | 45 |
| 3 | Blackpool | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 40:17 | 45 |
| 4 | Derby County | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 36:18 | 43 |
| 5 | Peterborough | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 48:24 | 40 |
| 6 | Wigan Athletic | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 28:18 | 40 |
| 7 | Reading | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 36:22 | 38 |
| 8 | Northampton | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 30:21 | 38 |
| 9 | Lincoln City | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 35:13 | 37 |
| 10 | Oxford United | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 38:22 | 36 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 24:16 | 35 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 35:30 | 32 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26:30 | 32 |
| 14 | Charlton | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36:30 | 31 |
| 15 | Wycombe | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 30:28 | 31 |
| 16 | Cambridge Utd | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 20:21 | 29 |
| 17 | Exeter City | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 16:20 | 29 |
| 18 | Bristol Rovers | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 26:27 | 27 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 18:26 | 27 |
| 20 | Cheltenham | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:29 | 22 |
| 21 | Burton Albion | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 18:29 | 22 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 24:28 | 21 |
| 23 | Fleetwood | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 21:33 | 17 |
| 24 | Carlisle United | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20:38 | 15 |
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