Bromley vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Bromley vs Reading Predictions
Bromley and Reading might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Total Goals selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -116.
Read on for our full Bromley vs Reading betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Bromley vs Reading Preview
League One sides Bromley and Reading clash at Copperjax Community Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Bromley won their last game, beating Walsall at home. It was a 3-1 League Two victory at Copperjax Community Stadium.
Reading lost when last in action. In a home game at Select Car Leasing Stadium, they were beaten 1-0 by Blackpool in League One.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Reading |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 19 |  Bromley |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 8:18 | 8 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bromley confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Shamal George (GK), Marcus Ifill, Omar Sowunmi, Kamarl Grant, Jacob Mendy, William Hondermarck, Ashley Charles, Kamil Conteh, Corey Whitely, Michael Cheek, Mitchell Pinnock.
Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (GK), Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Rinomhota, Lewis Wing, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jacob Brown.
Main Match Prediction
Our research tells us that odds of -116 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this EFL Cup clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest EFL Cup stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
There are a number of similar wagers and Under 1.5 Goals allows you to secure a larger price. However, there’s more risk as you can’t have more than one goal being scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +430. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try less than three goals to be scored, Reading with the +0.5 Asian Handicap as well as BTTS Yes.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
Bromley 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 Full-Time Result odds of +128 suggest that Bromley are likely victors and there’s a 44% probability that the favourites win this EFL Cup clash. Reading are the outsiders at +195 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
Bromley are available at odds of -110 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Reading to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -154.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Bromley Stats
Reading Stats
- 1 win and 1 defeat in the previous 2 matches
- 1 win and 1 defeat in the previous 2 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 goals scored and 5.50 conceded in the previous 2 matches
- An average of 5.50 goals scored and 5.50 conceded in the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 11.00 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
- An average of 11.00 goals per game in the previous 2 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 2 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 2 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 2 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Bromley vs Reading Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Bromley vs Reading before making your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup together with updated injury news.
Bromley Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bromley Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bromley Substitutes
- 2Chanse Headman
- 3Richard Taylor
- 7Ethon Archer
- 8Ben Thompson
- 14Nicke Kabamba
- 20Victor Adeboyejo
- 23Dillon Addai
- 28John McKiernan
- 35Nathan Patten
Reading Substitutes
- 5Haydon Roberts
- 6Liam Fraser
- 7Jack Marriott
- 8Charlie Savage
- 21Randell Williams
- 25Jack Stevens
- 32Paddy Lane
- 42Boyd Beacroft
- 44Tyler Sackey
Previous Bromley Lineups
Previous Reading Lineups
Bromley Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Andy Woodman
Reading Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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