Reading vs West Ham United U21 — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 30th September, 19:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Both teams are evenly matched — Reading have won 40% of home games, West Ham United U21 40% of away games. A tight encounter is likely — see our Draw stats.

Both Reading and West Ham United U21 have been involved in high-scoring games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of Reading's home games and 100% of West Ham United U21's away games. Expect an open, high-scoring contest.

Both Reading and West Ham United U21 frequently see both teams scoring (80% and 90% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

West Ham United U21 often produce high corner totals away (70%), while Reading are lower at home (50%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — Reading see both teams score in 80% of home games, West Ham United U21 in 90% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Reading (3rd) and West Ham United U21 (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Luton Town 8 6 0 2 20:10 +10 18
2 Northampton Town 7 6 0 1 15:6 +9 18
3 Doncaster Rovers 7 5 1 1 17:6 +11 16
4 Stockport County 8 4 2 2 16:12 +4 14
5 Huddersfield Town 6 4 1 1 15:5 +10 13
6 Port Vale 6 4 1 1 15:8 +7 13
7 Plymouth Argyle 6 4 0 2 14:8 +6 12
8 Harrogate Town 5 4 0 1 10:5 +5 12
9 Swindon Town 5 4 0 1 12:6 +6 12
10 Bolton Wanderers 5 4 0 1 13:3 +10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 6 4 0 2 16:12 +4 12
12 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 1 0 13:3 +10 10
13 Colchester United 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
14 Salford City 4 3 0 1 11:10 +1 9
15 Rotherham United 5 3 0 2 14:10 +4 9
16 West Ham United U21 A 5 3 0 2 12:10 +2 9
17 Stevenage 4 3 0 1 13:6 +7 9
18 Lincoln City 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
19 Leyton Orient 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
20 Fleetwood Town 5 2 2 1 13:8 +5 8
21 Bristol Rovers 5 2 2 1 11:10 +1 8
22 Tranmere Rovers 4 2 1 1 6:7 -1 7
23 Walsall 5 2 1 2 7:7 0 7
24 Cambridge United 4 2 1 1 8:6 +2 7
25 Wycombe Wanderers 4 2 0 2 7:5 +2 6
26 Blackpool 4 2 0 2 10:7 +3 6
27 Exeter City 4 2 0 2 5:8 -3 6
28 Cardiff City 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
29 Bradford City 4 2 0 2 8:8 0 6
30 Reading H 3 2 0 1 6:4 +2 6
31 Peterborough United 4 2 0 2 7:7 0 6
32 Chesterfield 4 1 1 2 5:14 -9 4
33 Barnet 3 1 1 1 5:7 -2 4
34 Accrington Stanley 3 1 1 1 5:6 -1 4
35 Wolves U21 3 1 0 2 7:10 -3 3
36 Arsenal U21 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
37 Grimsby Town 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
38 Burton Albion 3 1 0 2 3:4 -1 3
39 Barrow 3 1 0 2 3:7 -4 3
40 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:8 -1 3
41 Barnsley 4 1 0 3 6:11 -5 3
42 Manchester United U21 3 1 0 2 4:8 -4 3
43 Shrewsbury Town 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
44 Gillingham 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
45 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 6:6 0 3
46 Notts County 3 1 0 2 2:6 -4 3
47 Newport County 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
48 Tottenham U21 3 0 2 1 8:12 -4 2
49 Cheltenham Town 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
50 Liverpool U21 3 0 1 2 2:6 -4 1
51 Nottingham Forest U21 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
52 Wigan Athletic 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
53 Brighton U21 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
54 Newcastle United U21 3 0 1 2 5:11 -6 1
55 Mansfield Town 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
56 Bromley 3 0 1 2 5:7 -2 1
57 Crystal Palace U21 3 0 1 2 6:11 -5 1
58 Chelsea U21 3 0 1 2 1:6 -5 1
59 Fulham U21 3 0 0 3 2:9 -7 0
60 Leeds United U21 3 0 0 3 3:11 -8 0
61 Everton U21 3 0 0 3 5:12 -7 0
62 Milton Keynes Dons 3 0 0 3 1:10 -9 0
63 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 3 5:14 -9 0
64 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 4:9 -5 0

Team Form

Reading (40% home wins) and West Ham United U21 (40% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Lost 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Reading have seen both teams score in 80% of home games this season, West Ham United U21 in 90% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 9 (90%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of Reading's home games and 100% of West Ham United U21's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 9 (90%)

Under Goals

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 1 (10%)

Team Goals

Reading have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, West Ham United U21 in 40% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 18 (1.8 avg) 23 (2.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 15 (1.5 avg) 26 (2.6 avg)

Match Corners

West Ham United U21 frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Reading are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Team Corners

Reading have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

West Ham United U21 have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Reading (Home Form) West Ham United U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Reading and West Ham United U21. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

20th Aug, 2024
Reading
3 – 1 HT: 2-1
West Ham United U21
Corners 4–6 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Reading vs West Ham United U21 across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Reading 2.5
Draw 3.7
West Ham United U21 2.25

Half Time Result

Reading 2.87
Draw 2.55
West Ham United U21 2.75

Double Chance

Reading or Draw 1.53
Reading or West Ham United U21 1.26
Draw or West Ham United U21 1.44

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.4
No 2.68

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.09
Over 2.5 1.4
Over 3.5 2.17
Under 1.5 5.4
Under 2.5 2.65
Under 3.5 1.69

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.21
Over 1.5 2.11

Reading Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.96
Over 2.5 3.3

West Ham United U21 Goals

Over 0.5 1.19
Over 1.5 1.88
Over 2.5 5.2

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Eger W vs Kazincbarcika W 17:30 BST | Nöi NB II, Hungary Eger W have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Kazincbarcika W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    91% combined
  • Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Watford U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 home matches this season · Charlton Athletic U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    85% combined
  • SK Artis Brno vs Táborsko 16:00 BST | Chance Národní Liga, Czech Republic SK Artis Brno have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Táborsko have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 2
    82% combined
  • Westerlo U21 vs Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 19:00 BST | Reserve Pro League, Belgium Westerlo U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 home matches this season · Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/10 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 5.95
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Reading vs West Ham United U21 Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Reading vs West Ham United U21?

Both Teams to Score — Reading see BTTS in 80% of home games, West Ham United U21 in 90% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Reading or West Ham United U21?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Reading have won 40% of home games, West Ham United U21 40% away in EFL Trophy. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between Reading and West Ham United U21?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Reading have seen BTTS in 80% of home games, West Ham United U21 in 90% of away games in EFL Trophy. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Reading and West Ham United U21?

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of Reading's home games and 100% of West Ham United U21's away games in EFL Trophy. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Reading or West Ham United U21?

West Ham United U21 have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of away games compared to Reading's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Reading and West Ham United U21?

Possibly — West Ham United U21 frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Reading are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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