Reading vs Barnsley - Betting Tips & Stats

📍 League One, England
đź•’ Saturday 24th January, 15:00 GMT

Predictions & Betting Tips

Reading show a mild home advantage over Barnsley on the road, but the difference is minimal. Expect a competitive and possibly low-margin game.

Barnsley have shown a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%). While Reading are lower at 50%, the visitors’ attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Both Reading and Barnsley frequently see both teams scoring in their last 10 home/away matches (70% and 60%). Defensive lapses combined with effective attack suggest BTTS – Yes is highly probable.

Barnsley often produce high corner totals away (70%). Even if the home side is lower, visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Tip: Over 1.5 Goals is a reliable option. Reading have at least 2 goals in 80% of their last 10 home games, while Barnsley do the same in 90% of their last 10 away games. A steady option if higher goal totals feel risky.

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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 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Both Reading and Barnsley have consistently scored and conceded in recent matches. This suggests a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this game.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Both Reading and Barnsley have averaged multiple goals in recent matches, suggesting this game could see plenty of action and potentially exceed 2.5 goals.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

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%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 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 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 27 (2.7 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 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 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, while sometimes allowing multiple corners, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities on the flanks.

Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Reading (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)

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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?

Both Reading and Barnsley have consistently scored and conceded in recent League One matches in England, suggesting a high likelihood that both teams will find the net in this Reading vs Barnsley game.

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

Both Reading and Barnsley have averaged multiple goals in recent League One matches in England, suggesting this Reading vs Barnsley game could exceed 2.5 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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