Barnsley vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

League One Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Reading

Barnsley host Reading in this League One fixture at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Tykes Stand Out on the Betting Coupon

We’ll take the plunge and back Barnsley to secure victory when they go up against Reading. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of -122 look attractive.

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Barnsley Beat Reading in Pair’s Last Meeting

Barnsley were winners in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline was enjoyed at home to Huddersfield Town at Oakwell Stadium.

Reading won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Port Vale at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Reading. In their last encounter, Barnsley travelled to Select Car Leasing Stadium and landed a 4-2 win. The past 10 H2H matches have included five draws, three Reading wins and two Barnsley victories.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Barnsley	6	4	1	1	11	7	4	11:7	13
20	Reading	6	1	2	3	5	9	-4	5:9	5

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Barnsley vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Barnsley vs Reading betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -122 for a home win in this League One encounter. We think that Barnsley will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

Key Barnsley vs Reading league stats:

• Barnsley have won 3 of their last 5 games.

Barnsley to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 2 - 1 Reading

Let’s take a chance on the +575 available that Barnsley secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Keillor-Dunn to Score +175

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) has racked up seven goals in his past ten League One matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +175 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Davis Keillor-Dunn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+460

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Barnsley vs Reading 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.

Barnsley Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The bookmakers have Barnsley at -122 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 55% chance of winning this League One clash based on the betting odds. Reading are the outsiders at +265 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There are different ways to bet on Barnsley including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -123, although Reading +0.5 is a viable alternative at -110 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -179 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+295

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+143

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-476

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-123

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+123

David McGoldrick Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite David McGoldrick is priced at +370 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +138.

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+138

Anytime

+370

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+163

Anytime

+450

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+175

Anytime

+460

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Neil Farrugia (Barnsley)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jake Rooney (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Maël de Gevigney (Barnsley)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Past Five Barnsley vs Reading H2H Meetings Have Been a Draw

Barnsley haven’t been beaten in five straight games at Oakwell Stadium. The South Yorkshire outfit have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Reading have not triumphed in three straight away matches. The Royals have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Barnsley were involved in a 2-2 draw when last meeting Reading at Oakwell Stadium. All of the previous 5 H2H games at Oakwell Stadium have finished all square.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barnsley Home Stats		4-4-2	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	10	0
Reading Away Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	5	5	6	4

• 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

Barnsley vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Barnsley vs Reading team news before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and the newest injury information.

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