Wed 11 Nov

Peterborough v Reading: numbers & prediction

FA Cup · England · Weston Homes Stadium
0–5
FT

Reading

LDWWL
Peterborough 34%Draw 22%Reading 44% Expected goals 1.41 – 1.64
65%
ZoraTips pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.50Odds

Picks by market

ResultReading to win ✓44% · @2.35
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.12

Peterborough vs Reading prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Peterborough host Reading in the FA Cup on Saturday 7 November, kicking off at 21:00 WAT at Weston Homes Stadium.

Form guide

Peterborough – form over the last 5: LLDLD Most recently they lost to Luton 0–2 at home. They score 1.2 and concede 2.0 per game.

Reading – form over the last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Oxford United 0–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.5 per game.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Peterborough 1.4 – 1.6 Reading in expected goals – roughly 3.0 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 59% for over 2.5 goals, 65% for GG.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Peterborough 34% · draw 22% · Reading 44%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.50.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Both teams to score, rated at 65% confidence at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Peterborough 1–1 Reading. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Peterborough34%fair 2.95 · @2.90
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.30
Reading44%fair 2.27 · @2.35
3.04Expected goals
1.41Peterborough xG
1.64Reading xG
65%Both score
59%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%

From our goals model: Peterborough 1.4 – 1.6 Reading expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultReading to win ✓44%2.272.35
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78%1.281.33
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗65%1.531.50
Draw no betReading (draw no bet) ✓57%1.77–
Asian handicapPeterborough +1 (Asian handicap) ✗72%1.39–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81%1.241.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓59%1.701.62
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗62%1.611.53
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✗80%1.261.20
First team to scoreReading to score first ✓51%1.95–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗39%2.55–
Half-time / full-timeHT Reading / FT Reading ✓26%3.87–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%11.12–

Recent results

Peterborough – last 6

LLDLDW
31 Octvs Luton0–2L
27 Oct@ Bradford0–2L
24 Oct@ Bromley1–1D
20 Oct@ Huddersfield1–4L
17 Octvs Burton Albion2–2D
10 Oct@ Leicester3–1W
1.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Reading – last 6

LDWWLL
4 Nov@ Oxford United0–2L
31 Oct@ Plymouth0–0D
24 Octvs Barnsley2–1W
21 Octvs Leyton Orient1–0W
17 Oct@ Wigan0–1L
13 Octvs Chelsea U210–2L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Peterborough and Reading.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Peterborough vs Reading?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win Peterborough vs Reading?

On our numbers Peterborough have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Reading 44%.

How many goals will there be in Peterborough vs Reading?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Peterborough vs Reading?

Our predicted score is Peterborough 1–1 Reading, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Peterborough vs Reading?

Peterborough vs Reading (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Weston Homes Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.