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.

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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
5	Stevenage	13	8	2	3	18	11	7	18:11	26
17	Reading	15	4	6	5	16	19	-3	16:19	18

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Confirmed Lineups

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

Stevenage confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Filip Marschall (GK), Luther Wildin, Charlie Goode, Carl Piergianni, Lewis Freestone, Jordan Houghton, Harvey White, Jordan Roberts, Dan Kemp, Chem Campbell, Gassan Ahadme.

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.

We use the latest League One injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

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 +750 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

+270

First

+500

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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 +150 when it comes to Stevenage claiming a League One win and the bookmakers have Reading on offer at +190. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +200.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Stevenage are -139 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Reading being priced up at -103 with the same money back guarantee.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -161.

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

+190

X

+200

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

-111

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-303

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

-103

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-161

Dan Kemp Favourite to Find the Net First

The First Goalscorer favourite is Dan Kemp at +525, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Dan Kemp (Stevenage)

First

+265

Anytime

+525

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+270

Anytime

+500

Jamie Reid (Stevenage)

First

+275

Anytime

+525

Gassan Ahadme (Stevenage)

First

+370

Anytime

+700

Tyreece Simpson (Stevenage)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Bez Lubala (Stevenage)

First

+480

Anytime

+900

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Harvey White (Stevenage)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Roberts (Stevenage)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Matty Jacob (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Nick Freeman (Stevenage)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Carl Piergianni (Stevenage)

First

+1150

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

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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