Reading vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Can Royals Gain the Upper Hand?

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back play-off chasing Reading considering they are -143 to record a victory over Barnsley. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Reading won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium.

Barnsley were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to Shrewsbury Town at Oakwell Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley haven’t lost to Reading in their past four games, with the last clash ending 2-2 at Oakwell Stadium. The previous 9 H2H meetings have featured five draws, three wins for Reading and just one for Barnsley.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Barnsley	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

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

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Joe Gauci (GK), Jonathan Bland, Marc Roberts, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Josh Earl, Luca Connell, Barry Cotter, Jonathan Russell, Stephen Humphrys, Dexter Lembikisa, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Reading vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips

We can back Reading at -143 to claim a League One victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Reading vs Barnsley league stats:

• Reading have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Reading have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Reading have won 2 consecutive games.
• Barnsley have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Barnsley have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Barnsley have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Reading to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Reading if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 2 - 0 Barnsley

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Reading winning 2-0. Odds of +750 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harvey Knibbs to Score +230

Harvey Knibbs (Reading) has registered three goals in his past five League One home matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +230 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Harvey Knibbs Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+575

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Reading vs Barnsley 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.

Reading Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Bookies favourites Reading are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League One game and the -175 about them triumphing means a 64% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Barnsley are the outsiders at +425 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

If you’re betting on League One games, we recommend heading to the best football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+300

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

+105

X

+150

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-599

12

-450

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-100

2 Hcp +1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-188

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Jayden Wareham Favourite to Find the Net First

Jayden Wareham is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Jayden Wareham (Reading)

First

+148

Anytime

+380

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Harvey Knibbs (Reading)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Max Watters (Barnsley)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Harlee Dean (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Michael Craig (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Theo Chapman (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Josh Benson (Barnsley)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Corey O'Keeffe (Barnsley)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Conor McCarthy (Barnsley)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Barry Cotter (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Donovan Pines (Barnsley)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Amadou Mbengue (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Reading vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Reading vs Barnsley team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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

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