Reading vs Blackpool Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Dec 2024


We’re Predicting Royals to Cover the Line
Reading look like the real deal against Blackpool and we’re happy to take the +102.5 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. We get half our money back if the game ends level.
3-2 Victory for Reading in Last H2H
Reading drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park.
Blackpool got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph occurred away from home at The Croud Meadow when playing Shrewsbury Town.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Reading and Blackpool saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The previous 8 H2H games have included four wins for Blackpool, three triumphs for Reading and a single draw.
League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Michael Craig, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Ben Elliot, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Sam Smith, Harvey Knibbs.
Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer (GK), Odel Offiah, Matthew Pennington, Oliver Casey, James Husband, Robert Apter, Lee Evans, Albie Morgan, Joshua Onomah, Kyle Joseph, Ashley Fletcher.
Reading vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips
There’s a strong case for backing Reading in this League One game and we’ll take them at -0.25 at +102.5. This means a good return if they win and we expect the home team to have the edge.
We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key Reading vs Blackpool league stats:
Reading -0.25 Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 49.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
There are several alternatives to the Asian Handicap and we particularly like the Winning Margin market. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.

Correct Score Prediction
One bet that has caught our eye is Reading to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Reading vs Blackpool Odds
The bookies betting odds have Reading as +115 favourites for this League One clash, implying that they are 47% likely to win the match. Blackpool are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +200.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.
You can back Reading at -163 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Blackpool are +120 with the football betting sites to win this League One game.







- League One: 27/04 2024 Reading 3 Blackpool 2
- League One: 23/09 2023 Blackpool 4 Reading 1
- Championship: 25/02 2023 Reading 3 Blackpool 1
- Championship: 30/07 2022 Blackpool 1 Reading 0
- Championship: 26/02 2022 Blackpool 4 Reading 1
- Championship: 20/10 2021 Reading 2 Blackpool 3
- FA Cup: 14/01 2020 Blackpool 0 Reading 2
- FA Cup: 04/01 2020 Reading 2 Blackpool 2


- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Reading this season are Sam Smith (7), Harvey Knibbs (5), Lewis Wing (4)
- Top Assistors for Reading this season are Ben Elliot (4), Charlie Savage (2), Chem Campbell (2)
Reading vs Blackpool Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Reading vs Blackpool 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.
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Reading Substitutes
- 1David Button
- 6Harlee Dean
- 19Jayden Wareham
- 28Mamadi Camara
- 34Louie Holzman
- 39Ashqar Ahmed
- 44Tyler Sackey
Blackpool Substitutes
- 1Richard O'Donnell
- 4Jordan Gabriel
- 6Oliver Norburn
- 16Jordan Rhodes
- 19Dominic Ballard
- 26Zac Ashworth
- 28Ryan Finnigan
Previous Reading Lineups
Previous Blackpool Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Bolton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | Burton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Doncaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Exeter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Huddersfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Lincoln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Mansfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Northampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Peterborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Port Vale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Rotherham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Stockport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Wigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
23 | Wycombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
24 | Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Bolton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | Burton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Doncaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Exeter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Huddersfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Lincoln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Mansfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Northampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Peterborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Port Vale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Rotherham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Stockport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Wigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
23 | Wycombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
24 | Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |


















































