Reading vs Stevenage Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Nov 2025

League One Betting Preview: Reading vs Stevenage

Reading meet Stevenage at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 6 November. Our betting preview features expert League One predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Boro Facing Tough Test vs Royals

When Reading meet Stevenage, we will back the hosts at -159 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

Reading had a 1-1 draw in their last League One game. This was at home to Doncaster Rovers at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

On Saturday, Reading were beaten 3-2 in extra-time (2-2 after 90 mins) at home to Carlisle United in the FA Cup.

Stevenage hosted Bradford City at Lamex Stadium in their previous League One game, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Five days ago, Stevenage were dealt a 1-0 defeat at home to Chesterfield in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading have gone unbeaten in their past four games against Stevenage, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The previous 5 H2H matches have ended up with two Reading wins, one Stevenage victory and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Stevenage	12	8	2	2	18	10	8	18:10	26
20	Reading	14	3	6	5	15	19	-4	15:19	15

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Reading vs Stevenage Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Reading vs Stevenage betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Reading +0.25 for this League One game, with odds of -159 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

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Key Reading vs Stevenage league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stevenage in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stevenage in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stevenage in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Reading in 4 consecutive games against Stevenage.

Reading +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 61.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 2 - 1 Stevenage

Let’s take a chance on the +700 available that Reading secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +220

Jack Marriott (Reading) has scored five goals in his past seven League One matches. It’s worth a play on the +220 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Jack Marriott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+475

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Reading vs Stevenage 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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

You can secure betting odds of +155 when it comes to Stevenage claiming a League One win and the bookmakers have Reading on offer at +163. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +225.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Stevenage are -123 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Reading being priced up at -116 with the same money back guarantee.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to League One games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+225

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+108

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-357

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-159

2 Hcp -0.25

+115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-122

Jack Marriott Favourite to Find the Net First

The First Goalscorer favourite is Jack Marriott at +475, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+220

Anytime

+475

Dan Kemp (Stevenage)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Jamie Reid (Stevenage)

First

+245

Anytime

+500

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Gassan Ahadme (Stevenage)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Tyreece Simpson (Stevenage)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Bez Lubala (Stevenage)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Jordan Roberts (Stevenage)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Harvey White (Stevenage)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Nick Freeman (Stevenage)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Matty Jacob (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Carl Piergianni (Stevenage)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Past Ten Reading Games at Home Have Yielded Four Wins

Reading have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Stevenage have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Select Car Leasing Stadium meeting saw Reading draw 1-1 with Stevenage. The previous 3 H2H games at Select Car Leasing Stadium have involved a win for Reading, a victory for Stevenage and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Reading Home Stats		4-2-4	2.70	1.30	1.40	5	5	7	3
Stevenage Away Stats		4-2-4	2.40	1.10	1.30	4	6	5	5

• 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

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Reading vs Stevenage Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Reading vs Stevenage team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.

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