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Football England - EFL League One Select Car Leasing Stadium Sat 25 Oct 10:00
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League One Betting Preview: Reading vs Doncaster

Reading host Doncaster in this League One meeting at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Royals Stand Out on the Asian Handicap

Reading are available at odds of -147 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Doncaster. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

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Reading Triumphed in Last Game

Reading were victorious last time out. They secured a 1-0 home win against Northampton Town at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Doncaster Rovers have lost their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 2-1 at home to Northampton Town at Eco-Power Stadium.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Doncaster logo Doncaster 13 5 2 6 12 18 -6 12:18 17
17 Reading logo Reading 13 3 5 5 14 18 -4 14:18 14
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Reading vs Doncaster Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Reading vs Doncaster betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Reading look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. This League One bet stands out at -147, with our selection expected to perform well in this game based on the available stats.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest League One team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Reading vs Doncaster league stats:

  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Reading in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Doncaster in any of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Doncaster in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Doncaster in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Reading 0.0 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Jack Marriott (Reading) has registered three goals in his past four League One matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +190 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Reading 0.0 -104
Both Team To Score No +108
Anytime Goalscorer Jack Marriott +190

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Reading vs Doncaster 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.

Bookies Predicting a Tight Affair

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +245 on the 1x2 betting, with Reading available to bet at odds of +132. Doncaster Rovers are +180 to claim victory in this League One encounter.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Reading at +185, Doncaster at +220 or the draw at +123.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS Yes is on offer at -154 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to League One matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Billy Sharp Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

The First Goalscorer favourite is Billy Sharp at +440. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
First
+180
Anytime
+440
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Jack Marriott (Reading)
First
+200
Anytime
+440
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Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
First
+270
Anytime
+600
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Reading Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run

Reading have swerved defeat at Select Car Leasing Stadium in the previous five matches. The Royals have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

It’s now been three straight Doncaster defeats on the road. Donny have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Reading logo Reading Home Stats 5-1-4 2.30 1.10 1.20 4 6 5 5
Doncaster logo Doncaster Away Stats 5-1-4 2.40 1.10 1.30 5 5 3 7
  • 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
Team Stats
Reading logo Reading League Stats
Doncaster logo Doncaster League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Reading vs Doncaster Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Reading vs Doncaster team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

Previous Reading Lineups

21 Oct League One
Reading 1-0 Northampton
18 Oct League One
Cardiff 2-1 Reading
11 Oct League One
Exeter 1-1 Reading
04 Oct League One
Reading 1-1 Mansfield
27 Sep League One
Stockport 1-1 Reading
23 Sep EFL Cup
Wrexham 2-0 Reading

Previous Doncaster Lineups

18 Oct League One
Doncaster 1-2 Northampton
11 Oct League One
Leyton Orient 4-0 Doncaster
04 Oct League One
Doncaster 1-1 Burton
27 Sep League One
Luton 1-0 Doncaster
24 Sep EFL Cup
Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster
20 Sep League One
Doncaster 1-2 Wimbledon
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 12 8 2 2 21:10 26
2 Stevenage 11 8 1 2 17:9 25
3 Bradford 12 7 4 1 22:15 25
4 Wimbledon 13 8 1 4 19:14 25
5 Stockport 13 7 4 2 19:14 25
6 Lincoln 12 7 3 2 18:10 24
7 Bolton 13 5 5 3 18:15 20
8 Huddersfield 12 6 1 5 18:15 19
9 Mansfield 12 5 3 4 18:14 18
10 Barnsley 11 5 3 3 18:16 18
11 Northampton 13 5 2 6 10:12 17
12 Doncaster 13 5 2 6 12:18 17
13 Exeter 14 5 1 8 14:14 16
14 Wigan 13 4 4 5 16:17 16
15 Luton 12 5 1 6 14:15 16
16 Leyton Orient 13 4 2 7 20:23 14
17 Reading 13 3 5 5 14:18 14
18 Rotherham 12 4 2 6 12:16 14
19 Wycombe 13 3 4 6 15:16 13
20 Port Vale 13 3 4 6 11:12 13
21 Plymouth 13 4 1 8 17:23 13
22 Burton 12 3 3 6 10:16 12
23 Peterborough 12 3 1 8 9:20 10
24 Blackpool 13 2 3 8 11:21 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bradford 6 5 1 0 13:7 16
2 Cardiff 7 5 0 2 16:9 15
3 Stevenage 5 5 0 0 8:1 15
4 Bolton 6 4 2 0 13:4 14
5 Lincoln 7 4 2 1 12:7 14
6 Stockport 7 4 2 1 9:5 14
7 Huddersfield 7 4 1 2 11:6 13
8 Wigan 7 4 1 2 10:5 13
9 Wimbledon 6 4 1 1 9:4 13
10 Doncaster 7 3 2 2 9:7 11
11 Rotherham 6 3 2 1 8:6 11
12 Mansfield 5 3 1 1 10:5 10
13 Exeter 7 3 1 3 11:7 10
14 Northampton 6 3 1 2 6:3 10
15 Barnsley 5 3 1 1 10:8 10
16 Reading 6 3 1 2 6:6 10
17 Blackpool 7 2 3 2 10:11 9
18 Luton 6 3 0 3 5:6 9
19 Leyton Orient 6 2 2 2 11:7 8
20 Wycombe 6 2 2 2 9:7 8
21 Plymouth 7 2 1 4 8:10 7
22 Burton 7 2 1 4 5:10 7
23 Port Vale 6 1 2 3 5:7 5
24 Peterborough 5 1 1 3 3:8 4