AFC Wimbledon
Football England - EFL League One The Cherry Red Records Stadium Sat 7 Feb 11:01
Reading FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Reading

AFC Wimbledon clash with Reading at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:01 on Saturday 7 February.

Oppose a High-Scoring Game

The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -141. This looks like a standout wager, with Wimbledon and Reading set to contest a low-scoring contest.

Reading Beat Wimbledon Last Time Out

AFC Wimbledon have suffered three home losses on the spin. Their last game was a 1-0 away victory against Port Vale at Vale Park.

Reading won their previous game by a 2-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Reading land a 2-1 EFL Cup home victory over Wimbledon at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Reading logo Reading 39 15 13 11 57 51 6 57:51 58
14 Wimbledon logo Wimbledon 38 14 8 16 49 55 -6 49:55 50
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Confirmed Lineups

Wimbledon confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Nathan Bishop (GK), Isaac Ogundere, Ryan Johnson, Steve Seddon, James Tilley, Junior Nkeng, Callum Maycock, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Omar Bugiel, Marcus Browne.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joel Pereira (GK), Ryan Nyambe, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Haydon Roberts, Paddy Lane, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Kamari Doyle, Will Keane, Jack Marriott.

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

This AFC Wimbledon vs Reading betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring League One encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -141 for this prediction.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest League One stats when making our football predictions.

Key AFC Wimbledon vs Reading league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Wimbledon games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wimbledon games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 13 Wimbledon games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Reading games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Reading games on the road.
Under 2.5 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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There are bigger odds on the cards if you combine the Under 2.5 Goals selection on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. BTTS No is the other pick that you can include here.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Wimbledon Wimbledon logo 1 - 1 Reading logo Reading

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +410 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lewis Wing to Score +340 BetMGM logo

Lewis Wing (Reading) has racked up four goals in his past ten League One games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +340.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -141
Full-Time Result Draw +220
Anytime Goalscorer Lewis Wing +340

If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on less than three goals to be registered, a draw to be the outcome as well as Lewis Wing (Reading) to score at any time.

A football bet builder is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.

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AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Reading are +160 to land a League One victory, while Wimbledon are +165 to win. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the clash will end all square.

For those wanting some insurance backing Reading, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +114 that they manage to beat Wimbledon on this market.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -133 on the Both Teams to Score market.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest League One game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Mathew Stevens is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Mathew Stevens is priced at +430 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +190 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Mathew Stevens (Wimbledon)
First
+190
Anytime
+430
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Jack Marriott (Reading)
First
+215
Anytime
+440
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Marcus Browne (Wimbledon)
First
+245
Anytime
+550
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Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
First
+310
Anytime
+650
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Wimbledon Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home

Wimbledon haven’t tasted victory at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in the previous nine matches. The Dons have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Reading have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AFC Wimbledon logo AFC Wimbledon Home Stats 1-3-6 1.40 0.40 1.00 2 8 3 7
Reading logo Reading Away Stats 3-3-4 3.00 1.60 1.40 5 5 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Wimbledon logo Wimbledon League Stats
Reading logo Reading League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Wimbledon vs Reading team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.

Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

1 Nathan Bishop
33 Isaac Ogundere 6 Ryan Johnson 3 Steve Seddon 7 James Tilley 30 Junior Nkeng
8 Callum Maycock 12 Alistair Smith 21 Myles Hippolyte
9 Omar Bugiel 11 Marcus Browne
1 Joel Pereira
24 Ryan Nyambe 15 Paudie O'Connor 3 Jeriel Dorsett 5 Haydon Roberts
32 Paddy Lane 10 Lewis Wing 8 Charlie Savage 29 Kamari Doyle
27 Will Keane 7 Jack Marriott

Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Wimbledon Substitutes

  • 2Nathan Asiimwe
  • 4Jake Reeves
  • 14Mathew Stevens
  • 15Patrick Bauer
  • 16Antwoine Hackford
  • 20Joe McDonnell
  • 37Zack Nelson

Reading Substitutes

  • 6Liam Fraser
  • 9Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
  • 12Finley Burns
  • 16Benn Ward
  • 17Andy Yiadom
  • 25Jack Stevens
  • 30Matt Ritchie

Previous Wimbledon Lineups

03 Feb League One
Port Vale 0-1 Wimbledon
31 Jan League One
Wimbledon 0-1 Bolton
24 Jan League One
Rotherham 1-1 Wimbledon
17 Jan League One
Wimbledon 0-1 Doncaster
04 Jan League One
Wycombe 2-0 Wimbledon
01 Jan League One
Leyton Orient 1-3 Wimbledon

Previous Reading Lineups

31 Jan League One
Northampton 0-2 Reading
27 Jan League One
Reading 2-2 Exeter
24 Jan League One
Reading 2-2 Barnsley
17 Jan League One
Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading
04 Jan League One
Reading 1-0 Stockport
01 Jan League One
Reading 2-0 Burton
Team Squads

Wimbledon Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Johnnie Jackson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nathan Bishop 1 G 28 2520 28 0 0 0 1 0
Alistair Smith 12 M 28 2514 28 0 1 2 2 0
Steve Seddon 15 D 28 2483 28 0 1 4 4 0
Isaac Ogundere 33 D 28 2399 27 1 0 0 4 0
Jake Reeves 32 M 27 2322 26 2 1 3 7 0

Reading Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leam Richardson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lewis Wing 10 M 28 2455 28 0 8 7 2 0
Charlie Savage 8 M 28 2324 27 1 2 1 6 0
Joel Pereira 1 G 25 2250 25 0 0 0 0 0
Daniel Kyerewaa 11 M 26 1924 22 4 3 3 5 0
Jeriel Dorsett 3 D 25 1699 20 6 0 1 3 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lincoln 39 25 9 5 74:34 84
2 Cardiff 39 23 8 8 73:41 77
3 Bolton 39 17 15 7 55:39 66
4 Bradford 39 19 8 12 49:44 65
5 Stockport 37 17 9 11 51:48 60
6 Stevenage 38 17 9 12 41:38 60
7 Plymouth 39 18 5 16 60:54 59
8 Reading 39 15 13 11 57:51 58
9 Huddersfield 39 16 9 14 59:51 57
10 Wycombe 39 15 11 13 55:43 56
11 Luton 39 15 10 14 52:49 55
12 Peterborough 38 15 5 18 57:52 50
13 Barnsley 37 13 11 13 59:60 50
14 Wimbledon 38 14 8 16 49:55 50
15 Mansfield 37 12 13 12 47:41 49
16 Leyton Orient 38 14 6 18 55:62 48
17 Doncaster 38 13 8 17 41:59 47
18 Burton 39 12 10 17 44:54 46
19 Wigan 38 11 12 15 41:51 45
20 Exeter 39 11 9 19 42:52 42
21 Blackpool 39 11 9 19 46:63 42
22 Rotherham 38 9 9 20 35:58 36
23 Northampton 39 9 8 22 33:56 35
24 Port Vale 36 7 10 19 29:49 31
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lincoln 20 15 4 1 46:16 49
2 Bradford 19 14 3 2 29:14 45
3 Cardiff 20 14 2 4 42:22 44
4 Bolton 19 12 6 1 34:15 42
5 Huddersfield 19 11 6 2 36:18 39
6 Stevenage 19 11 6 2 22:11 39
7 Wycombe 19 11 3 5 37:18 36
8 Luton 20 10 6 4 31:21 36
9 Stockport 18 10 4 4 28:22 34
10 Reading 19 9 7 3 28:22 34
11 Barnsley 20 9 5 6 36:29 32
12 Mansfield 20 8 6 6 31:21 30
13 Wigan 19 9 3 7 19:15 30
14 Plymouth 20 9 3 8 28:28 30
15 Leyton Orient 19 8 5 6 29:24 29
16 Blackpool 19 8 5 6 29:28 29
17 Wimbledon 19 8 4 7 24:19 28
18 Peterborough 18 8 3 7 35:22 27
19 Burton 20 8 3 9 24:26 27
20 Exeter 19 7 5 7 23:24 26
21 Doncaster 18 7 5 6 24:27 26
22 Rotherham 19 6 7 6 22:26 25
23 Northampton 19 6 4 9 19:21 22
24 Port Vale 19 3 7 9 16:23 16