Plymouth vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Dec 2025
League One Betting Preview: Plymouth vs Reading
Plymouth host Reading at Home Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.
Reading +0.25 at -152 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Plymouth, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
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Plymouth Argyle got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 5-1 road triumph at Eco-Power Stadium when meeting Doncaster Rovers.
Reading won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-2 victory against Luton Town at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 4-2 in favour of away team Reading when last facing Plymouth, with the EFL Cup encounter taking place at Home Park.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Reading |
20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 24:26 | 25 |
| 17 | Plymouth |
21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 26:33 | 25 |
Plymouth vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our Plymouth vs Reading betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll divide our stake by wagering Reading +0.25 at odds of -152 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this League One showdown.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest League One stats.
Key Plymouth vs Reading league stats:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Reading at odds of +650. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Lewis Wing (Reading) has racked up two goals in his past five League One matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +480.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Reading with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, less than three goals in total and also Lewis Wing (Reading) to score.
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Plymouth 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.
This League One encounter sees Plymouth Argyle available at +148 and Reading priced at +175 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +225 about the draw.
If you fancy Plymouth but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -133. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Reading at -106 on the Draw No Bet market.
If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.
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Favourite Lorent Tolaj is now available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Plymouth have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Reading have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
The past meeting at Home Park saw Reading defeat Plymouth 4-2.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plymouth Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Reading Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.70 | 1.30 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 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
Plymouth League Stats
Reading League Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Plymouth this season are Lorent Tolaj (11), Owen Oseni (4), Bradley Ibrahim (3)
- Top Assistors for Plymouth this season are Bali Mumba (4), Malachi Boateng (3), Bradley Ibrahim (2)
Plymouth vs Reading Lineups & Team News
The Plymouth vs Reading team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League One lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Plymouth Lineups
Previous Reading Lineups
Plymouth Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Tom Cleverley
Reading Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 37:22 | 41 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 30:22 | 38 |
| 3 | Bradford | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 29:20 | 37 |
| 4 | Stevenage | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 35 |
| 5 | Stockport | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28:25 | 35 |
| 6 | Bolton | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 28:19 | 34 |
| 7 | Huddersfield | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 35:31 | 31 |
| 8 | Luton | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | 29 |
| 9 | Wycombe | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28:22 | 28 |
| 10 | Barnsley | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:27 | 28 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34:34 | 28 |
| 12 | Northampton | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 21:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Wimbledon | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 14 | Wigan | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 22:23 | 26 |
| 15 | Reading | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 24:26 | 25 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 24:27 | 25 |
| 17 | Plymouth | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 26:33 | 25 |
| 18 | Rotherham | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 24 |
| 19 | Burton | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 18:26 | 24 |
| 20 | Exeter | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 21:20 | 23 |
| 21 | Mansfield | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 24:26 | 23 |
| 22 | Blackpool | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 24:30 | 23 |
| 23 | Doncaster | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 21:35 | 22 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 13:24 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 26 |
| 2 | Bolton | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20:5 | 24 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 26:14 | 24 |
| 4 | Bradford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:9 | 23 |
| 5 | Wycombe | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Leyton Orient | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 7 | Huddersfield | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18:11 | 18 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 9 | Reading | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 10 | Exeter | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 11 | Wigan | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11:7 | 17 |
| 12 | Northampton | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:10 | 17 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 16 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:15 | 16 |
| 15 | Luton | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 16 | Stockport | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:12 | 15 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 18 | Wimbledon | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14:12 | 13 |
| 21 | Blackpool | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Burton | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 11 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:14 | 10 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5:12 | 6 |
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