League One: Reading vs Northampton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 7 match between Reading and Northampton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Reading enjoy home advantage, when visitors Northampton swing by on Tuesday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Reading are number 22 in the table on 11 points after 12 matches. Northampton rank as number 11 with 17 points after 12 matches played.

Form: Reading vs Northampton

Reading Form

Reading only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Mansfield, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against Exeter, before going down in a 2-1 defeat against Cardiff. Reading managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored seven and conceded ten goals.

Northampton Form

Northampton got a mix of results in their last three matches. An encounter with Port Vale brought a 0-0 draw, which was followed by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Rotherham. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat Doncaster by a 1-2 scoreline. In their last six away matches in the League One, Northampton won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and four scored.

Betting facts for Reading and Northampton

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Reading and Northampton. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Reading vs Northampton

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jack Marriott brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Reading will start him against Northampton, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Sam Hoskins, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Reading vs Northampton

Full-time result

Reading claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing four. Northampton won three of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost six of the games in this run. Reading have not lost to Northampton in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Reading scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Northampton scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Reading games Northampton were able to win six of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Reading have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Northampton.

Total goals

Reading saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Northampton played across all tournaments. They scored 1.3 times on average in the process. Reading were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 10 matches.