Reading vs Barnsley

📍 League One, England
🕒 Saturday 24th January, 15:00 GMT

Predictions & Betting Tips

Reading hold a slight edge at home, winning 6 of their last 10 matches (60%). Barnsley are competitive on the road but slightly behind in consistency. The match may be close, but the edge favors the hosts.

Barnsley have shown a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%). While Reading are lower at 30%, the visitors’ attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Barnsley usually see both teams score in away matches (70%). Expect at least one goal from each side, particularly from the visitors.

Barnsley often produce high corner totals away (80%). Even if the home side is lower, visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Tip: Recent stats show no clear edge on goals or outcomes — this may be a fixture best avoided from a betting perspective.

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Team Form

Reading have been in stronger form at home compared to Barnsley’s away record. Their recent performances suggest they are the favorites heading into this match.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Lost 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Barnsley have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Reading’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Barnsley have produced higher scoring games on the road, whereas Reading have been more moderate at home. The visitors may contribute most of the goals in this match.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Reading and Barnsley may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 20 (2 avg)

Match Corners

Barnsley have frequently reached high corner counts away from home, while Reading have been slightly lower on corners at home. The visitors may create several corner opportunities.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 5 (50%)

Team Corners

Reading have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.

Barnsley have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which team is likely to win, Reading or Barnsley?

Reading have been in stronger form at home compared to Barnsley’s away record. Recent League One matches in England suggest they are the favorites heading into this Reading vs Barnsley game.

Will both teams score in the match between Reading and Barnsley?

Barnsley have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Reading’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Reading and Barnsley?

Barnsley have consistently seen higher scoring in away fixtures, while Reading’s home games have been moderate. The visitors may be the main source of goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Reading or Barnsley?

Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring, with 1–2 goals expected.

Will there be many corners in the match between Reading and Barnsley?

Barnsley frequently reach high corner totals away, while Reading are slightly lower. The visitors may create several corner chances.

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