Reading vs Peterborough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Reading vs Peterborough

Reading take on Peterborough at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Tuesday 9 December.

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Reading and Peterborough clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -110.

Reading won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Peterborough United have been defeated in back-to-back League One games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Doncaster Rovers at Eco-Power Stadium.

Three days ago, Peterborough were defeated 1-0 by Barnsley at home in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading have landed victories in their last two encounters against Peterborough. A 3-1 home win at Select Car Leasing Stadium came after a 2-1 victory away at Weston Homes Stadium. The past 6 meetings between these sides have resulted in three Reading victories and one Peterborough win. There have also been two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Reading	35	14	12	9	53	46	7	53:46	54
13	Peterborough	35	14	4	17	50	49	1	50:49	46

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Confirmed Lineups

Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (GK), Kelvin Abrefa, Paudie O'Connor, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Randell Williams, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.

Peterborough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass (GK), Peter Kioso, David Okagbue, Tom Lees, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Ben Woods, Declan Frith, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Harry Leonard.

Reading vs Peterborough Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Reading vs Peterborough fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count for this League One meeting. The betting sites offer us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -110 look really appealing.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the League One team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Reading vs Peterborough league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Reading games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Reading games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Reading games.

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 1 - 0 Peterborough

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Reading to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +575, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +175

Jack Marriott (Reading) has racked up four goals in his past five League One games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +175 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Jack Marriott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+400

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Reading vs Peterborough 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.

Favourites Reading are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League One clash. The +117 about them triumphing means a 46% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Peterborough United have been priced up at +210.

If you think Reading can overcome Peterborough, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -119 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -156 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+245

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+125

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-385

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+110

Jack Marriott is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +175.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Harry Leonard (Peterborough)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Klajdi Lolos (Peterborough)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Cian Hayes (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ryan De Havilland (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Sam Hughes (Peterborough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Rio Adebisi (Peterborough)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Archie Collins (Peterborough)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Tom Lees (Peterborough)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Matty Jacob (Reading)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Reading have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Peterborough have recorded eight defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

When the teams previously met at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading defeated Peterborough 3-1. Reading have triumphed in two of the previous 3 H2H meetings at Select Car Leasing Stadium, while Peterborough have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Reading Home Stats		5-3-2	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	7	3
Peterborough Away Stats		2-0-8	3.00	1.00	2.00	7	3	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

Reading vs Peterborough Lineups & Team News

Always review the Reading vs Peterborough team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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