Mansfield vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

League One Betting Preview: Mansfield vs Reading

Mansfield take on Reading at One Call Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 10 January.

The best plan could involve backing Reading with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -149 when clashing with Mansfield. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Mansfield Town have enjoyed three straight League One wins, most recently beating Bradford City 3-0. It was a home success at One Call Stadium.

Reading have won their previous two League One games. The latest was a 1-0 home triumph at Select Car Leasing Stadium against Stockport County.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading haven’t lost to Mansfield in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Reading victories and one draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Reading	24	9	8	7	32	28	4	32:28	35
11	Mansfield	23	9	5	9	31	28	3	31:28	32

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Mansfield vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Mansfield vs Reading with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Reading have a good chance of winning this League One clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -149 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

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 Mansfield vs Reading league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mansfield in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mansfield in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mansfield in 3 consecutive games against Reading.

The best betting sites make it a 59.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mansfield 0 - 1 Reading

Reading are available to back at +650 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lewis Wing to Score +390

Lewis Wing (Reading) has managed four goals in his past five League One games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +390 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Lewis Wing Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

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Mansfield 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.

Mansfield Town are +145 with the bookies to get the better of Reading, with the latter having betting odds of +170. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this League One encounter, this can be wagered at +240.

You can back Mansfield at -132 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Reading are -109 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+240

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+118

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-370

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+106

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

Those interested in favourite Tyler Roberts to find the net first are able to get +480. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +205.

Tyler Roberts (Mansfield)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+210

Anytime

+440

Rhys Oates (Mansfield)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Lucas Akins (Mansfield)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

George Maris (Mansfield)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Nathan Moriah-Welsh (Mansfield)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Baily Cargill (Mansfield)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Luke Bolton (Mansfield)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Bowery (Mansfield)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Aaron Lewis (Mansfield)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Adedeji Oshilaja (Mansfield)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Frazer Blake-Tracy (Mansfield)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Stephen McLaughlin (Mansfield)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Louis Reed (Mansfield)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Mansfield have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Reading have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

In the last meeting at One Call Stadium, Reading defeated Mansfield by a 5-1 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mansfield Home Stats		5-2-3	3.00	1.80	1.20	6	4	7	3
Reading Away Stats		2-5-3	3.00	1.60	1.40	5	5	8	2

• 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

Mansfield vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Mansfield vs Reading team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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