Ace Football previews the League One round 39 match between Stevenage and Reading and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Reading come to Lamex Stadium for the League One match on Saturday, Stevenage will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: Stevenage vs Reading
Stevenage Form
Stevenage are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Leyton Orient by a 1-2 score, before winning 1-0 against AFC Wimbledon. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 1-0 against Plymouth. Stevenage have been in potent form at Lamex Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six League One matches here. They also hammered in eight goals, while letting in four as they also lost once.
Reading Form
In their past three matches, Reading lost 1-0 against Mansfield, drew 2-2 with Plymouth and won 1-2 against Burton. Reading managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding nine times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting facts for Stevenage and Reading
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Stevenage and Reading. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 18 of the last 19 Stevenage home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Stevenage home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Stevenage have won 4 of the last 5 home matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Stevenage have won 4 of the last 5 home matches in the League One while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Stevenage matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Reading matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Reading matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Reading away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Reading away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Stevenage vs Reading
It is difficult to look past Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent League One matches for Reading, with a total for the season saying seven goals scored in this League One campaign. With four goals lately for Stevenage in the League One, Jamie Reid is also a player to look out for.
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Full-time result
Stevenage won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing one as well. Reading won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Reading conceded a goal in their last 10 matches. Reading have not lost to Stevenage in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Stevenage scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Reading scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Stevenage managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Stevenage saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Reading, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.8 times goals per game themselves. Reading conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.
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