Reading FC
Football England - EFL League One Select Car Leasing Stadium Wed 2 Sep 15:00
Mansfield Town FC
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Reading vs Mansfield Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Mansfield Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -108

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We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Mansfield +0.25 at -108 against Reading. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Continue reading for our complete Reading vs Mansfield betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Reading vs Mansfield Preview

Reading meet Mansfield at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 2 September.

Reading played AFC Wimbledon on their travels in their last League One game. It was a 0-0 draw at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

In the last outing, Reading landed a 3-0 away win against Stevenage in the EFL Cup.

Mansfield Town won their previous game which was at home. It was a 5-2 triumph at One Call Stadium against Luton Town.

Mansfield Beat Reading in their Previous Meeting

It was a 1-0 home win for Mansfield at One Call Stadium when they last played Reading. There have been two Reading wins, one Mansfield success and one draw in the past 4 H2H games.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Mansfield logo Mansfield 3 2 0 1 8 5 3 8:5 6
23 Reading logo Reading 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 3:4 1
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Main Match Prediction

We’ll side with Mansfield +0.25 for this League One clash, with an attractive -108 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Mansfield in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Mansfield in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in 8 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Reading in 2 consecutive games against Mansfield.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming League One action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Mansfield +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on Mansfield to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading Reading logo 0 - 1 Mansfield logo Mansfield

There’s the option to wager on Mansfield to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lucas Akins to Score +285 BetMGM logo

Lucas Akins (Mansfield) has racked up two goals in his past four League One games. It’s worth a play on the +285 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Mansfield +0.25 -108
Total Goals Under 2.5 -114
Anytime Goalscorer Lucas Akins +285

Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Mansfield to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals along with Lucas Akins (Mansfield) to be on the scoresheet.

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Reading vs Mansfield Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Have Reading as Favourites

The Reading betting odds are +108 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this League One encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 48% chance of winning. Mansfield Town are the underdogs at +235 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can back Reading at -200 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Mansfield are +135 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -152.

Hundreds of markets for every League One game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Jack Marriott Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Jack Marriott at +350 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +148 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Jack Marriott (Reading)
First
+350
Anytime
+148
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Paddy Lane (Reading)
First
+450
Anytime
+190
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David McGoldrick (Mansfield)
First
+600
Anytime
+255
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Lucas Akins (Mansfield)
First
+650
Anytime
+285
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Stats: League One matches only
Reading have now lost four consecutive games at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The Royals have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Mansfield have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

The most recent Select Car Leasing Stadium meeting saw Reading draw 1-1 with Mansfield.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Reading logo Reading Home Stats 3-3-4 3.60 1.80 1.80 8 2 8 2
Mansfield logo Mansfield Away Stats 3-4-3 1.70 1.00 0.70 3 7 4 6
  • 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
Mansfield logo Mansfield League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Reading vs Mansfield Lineups & Team News

The latest Reading vs Mansfield team news could impact your bets — review it first. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League One lineups and injury news right here.

Previous Reading Lineups

25 Aug EFL Cup
Stevenage 0-3 Reading
22 Aug League One
Wimbledon 0-0 Reading
15 Aug League One
Reading 3-4 Luton
08 Aug EFL Cup
Bromley 5-6 Reading
02 May League One
Reading 0-1 Blackpool
25 Apr League One
Rotherham 1-1 Reading

Previous Mansfield Lineups

30 Aug League One
Mansfield 5-2 Luton
22 Aug League One
Peterborough 2-1 Mansfield
15 Aug League One
Mansfield 2-1 Doncaster
09 Aug EFL Cup
Mansfield 0-3 Sheffield Utd
02 May League One
Mansfield 5-4 Cardiff
28 Apr League One
Peterborough 0-0 Mansfield
Team Squads

Reading Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leam Richardson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Udoka Godwin-Malife 2 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Lewis Wing 10 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Paudie O'Connor 15 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 2 0
Joel Pereira 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Benn Ward 16 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

Mansfield Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Nigel Clough

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adedeji Oshilaja 23 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Liam Roberts 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Liam Thompson 16 M 3 264 3 0 0 0 1 0
Ryan Sweeney 17 D 3 232 3 0 0 0 2 0
Louis Reed 25 M 3 231 3 0 2 0 1 0
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League One Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Blackpool 3 2 1 0 7:2 7
2 Huddersfield 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Stockport 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
4 Sheffield Wed 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
5 Mansfield 3 2 0 1 8:5 6
6 Bradford 3 2 0 1 3:2 6
7 Notts County 3 1 2 0 5:4 5
8 Oxford 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
9 Barnsley 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
10 Cambridge 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
11 Burton 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
12 Plymouth 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
13 Luton 3 1 1 1 8:10 4
14 Wimbledon 3 1 1 1 1:3 4
15 Bromley 3 1 1 1 4:8 4
16 MK Dons 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
17 Leyton Orient 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
18 Peterborough 3 1 0 2 2:7 3
19 Stevenage 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
20 Doncaster 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
21 Leicester 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
22 Wycombe 3 0 2 1 3:7 2
23 Reading 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
24 Wigan 3 0 0 3 2:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mansfield 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
2 Blackpool 2 1 1 0 5:1 4
3 Notts County 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
4 Wimbledon 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
5 Sheffield Wed 2 1 0 1 7:3 3
6 Stockport 2 1 0 1 6:3 3
7 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
8 Bradford 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
9 Peterborough 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
10 Cambridge 2 1 0 1 4:4 3
11 Plymouth 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
12 MK Dons 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
13 Oxford 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
14 Luton 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
15 Burton 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
16 Bromley 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
17 Wycombe 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
18 Doncaster 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
19 Stevenage 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
20 Reading 1 0 0 1 3:4 0
21 Leicester 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Barnsley 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
23 Wigan 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
24 Leyton Orient 2 0 0 2 2:5 0

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