League One: Reading vs Stevenage – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 37 match between Reading and Stevenage and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both Reading and Stevenage are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the League One. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Saturday.

Reading approach round 37 as number 8 in the League One table with 58 points on their account so far. With 36 rounds behind them, Stevenage have amassed 48 points, placing them as number 12 in the standings.

Form: Reading vs Stevenage

Reading Form

Reading went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 0-0 with Exeter. Another draw followed, this time 1-1 against Crawley, before they beat Wrexham by 2-0. Reading claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the League One, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored six and conceded two goals.

Stevenage Form

Stevenage show a mix of results in their previous three matches. They started well with a 0-1 win against Cambridge U. Then a 1-1 draw with Mansfield followed before they lost against Birmingham with a 2-1 scoreline. Stevenage won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored seven while also conceding nine times.

Betting stats and facts for Reading and Stevenage

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Reading and Stevenage. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Reading vs Stevenage

It has been a great season for Harvey Knibbs so far as he currently has 12 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net three times in his last six games, leaving Reading hoping he delivers against Stevenage this coming Saturday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.

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Full-time result

Reading won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Select Car Leasing Stadium. They drew three and lost two as well, while Stevenage won five of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost three. Reading are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat. Reading did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil.

Both teams to score

Reading scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Stevenage got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Reading managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Reading have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Stevenage.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Reading, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Stevenage’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches.