Northampton vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

Will Royals Stay Within Touching Distance?

If you agree with our view that Reading can perform well against Northampton, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -118. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

Reading Beat Northampton Last Time Out

Northampton Town won their last game 4-0. This was a road win against Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium.

Reading got the win in their previous game. A 3-1 victory occurred on the road at The Croud Meadow when playing Shrewsbury Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading are bidding for a third successive win against Northampton, with both previous victories coming at Select Car Leasing Stadium and the scorelines were 4-1 and 1-0 on home soil. Reading have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games, with Northampton winning once.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Northampton	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	Reading	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lee Burge (GK), Timothy Eyoma, Luke Mbete-Tabu, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Aaron McGowan, Ben Perry, Terry Taylor, Mitchell Pinnock, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Dara Costelloe.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Tivonge Rushesha, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Kelvin Abrefa, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Jayden Wareham, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.

Northampton vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll side with Reading +0.25 for this League One clash, with an attractive -118 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Northampton vs Reading league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 9 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 has been covered by Reading in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Northampton in any of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Northampton in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Northampton in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 2 consecutive games against Northampton.

Reading +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Wanting bigger odds when it comes to your pick? With the line being moved, you can secure a larger price although the wager is a more risky one.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton 0 - 1 Reading

We’re going for Reading at +750 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Northampton vs Reading Odds

Northampton Town are the shortest price to win this League One game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 43% probability due to their +130 betting odds. The market suggests that Reading are least likely to win at +190.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

You can find hundreds of markets for every League One match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+240

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+120

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-150

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102.5

2 Hcp +0.25

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Northampton vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Northampton vs Reading team news.

The League One squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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