AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Reading Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -156

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We’ll chance Reading +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Wimbledon. A win delivers a payout at -156 although a draw would still land a return.

Explore our full Wimbledon vs Reading betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Preview

AFC Wimbledon meet Reading at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.

AFC Wimbledon were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-0 loss against Huddersfield Town at John Smith's Stadium.

Reading were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 4-3 at home to Luton Town at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

H2H: 3-2 Wimbledon Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

The last encounter between Wimbledon and Reading saw the former win at home. It was a 3-2 scoreline at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. The past 3 H2H games have seen two Wimbledon victories and just one triumph for Reading.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Reading	8	3	3	2	17	10	7	17:10	12
9	Wimbledon	8	3	3	2	6	8	-2	6:8	12

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Confirmed Lineups

Wimbledon confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Joe McDonnell (GK), Isaac Ogundere, Dan Sweeney, Ryan Johnson, James Tilley, Zack Nelson, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Steve Seddon, Marcus Browne, Jayden Stockley.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (GK), Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Haydon Roberts, Lewis Wing, Andy Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jack Marriott.

Main Match Prediction

Reading +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -156. They should be able to swerve a loss in this League One game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wimbledon in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wimbledon in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wimbledon in 14 of their last 20 games.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the League One experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wimbledon 0 - 1 Reading

There are odds of +540 available that Reading land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Kyerewaa to Score +360

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) has netted two goals in his past five League One matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +360 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Daniel Kyerewaa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+750

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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.

The bookies have betting odds of +150 for Reading to win this League One clash, while you could instead opt for Wimbledon at +165, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +220.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Reading at -130 and Wimbledon at -111.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+220

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+106

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-357

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-111

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-104

Jack Marriott is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +170.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+380

Anytime

+170

Mathew Stevens (Wimbledon)

First

+450

Anytime

+200

Antwoine Hackford (Wimbledon)

First

+480

Anytime

+215

Jayden Stockley (Wimbledon)

First

+500

Anytime

+220

Paddy Lane (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+230

Marcus Browne (Wimbledon)

First

+525

Anytime

+240

Aron Sasu (Wimbledon)

First

+575

Anytime

+265

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

James Tilley (Wimbledon)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Alistair Smith (Wimbledon)

First

+900

Anytime

+410

Myles Hippolyte (Wimbledon)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Udoka Godwin-Malife (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+475

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Delano McCoy-Splatt (Wimbledon)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Liam Fraser (Reading)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Ollie Harrison (Wimbledon)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Callum Maycock (Wimbledon)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Zack Nelson (Wimbledon)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Steve Seddon (Wimbledon)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Ryan Johnson (Wimbledon)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Haydon Roberts (Reading)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Isaac Ogundere (Wimbledon)

First

+1900

Anytime

+950

Steven Sessegnon (Wimbledon)

First

+1900

Anytime

+950

Paudie O'Connor (Reading)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Dan Sweeney (Wimbledon)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Stats: Last 10 League One matches only.
Wimbledon have suffered four consecutive losses at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. The London club have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Reading haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. Leam Richardson's side have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Wimbledon beat Reading 3-2 when they last met at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
AFC Wimbledon Home Stats		4-1-5	3.60	1.50	2.10	7	3	6	4
Reading Away Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	4	6	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

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading Lineups & Team News

The latest Wimbledon vs Reading team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.

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