Reading vs Peterborough United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Reading vs Peterborough United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 9th, 2025 | Select Car Leasing Stadium | EFL League One | 20:00 (GMT)

Festive EFL action rolls in with a bundle of League One midweek fixtures on the cards. This tightly contested third-tier fixture will feature two teams that are both threatened with the prospect of relegation if they cannot turn their fortunes around, despite both having featured in the Championship since the turn of the decade. Will the Royals capitalise on their strong league home form? Or will the Posh finally fix their rut of form?

Key Betting Tip: Reading to Win at 2.15 at odds (talkSPORT BET) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

We also offer an additional tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.75 odds. The pair have shaky defences that could melt like chocolate amidst a congested fixture schedule.

Reading vs Peterborough United Predicted Lineups

Reading Predicted XI: Pereira (GK), Abrefa, O’Connor, D.Williams, Dorsett, Wing, Savage, Doyle, Kyerewaa, R.Williams, Ehibatiomhan

Peterborough United Predicted XI: Bass (GK), Mills, Okagbue, Lees, Dornelly, Woods, Collins, Frith, Garbett, Lisbie, Lindgren

Reading vs Peterborough United Current League Standings

The Royals are currently 17th in EFL League One with 22 points from 17 games (5W, 7D, 5L), 6 points ahead of Peterborough. They have scored 20 and conceded 20, drawing far too many games for Leam Richardson’s liking. The definition of a mid-table side, Reading are 6 points off the play-offs and 6 points off the relegation zone, highlighting the ever-present competitive nature of EFL football that we all love so dearly.

The Posh are currently 21st in EFL League One with 16 points from 17 games (5W, 1D, 11L) and could be rock bottom in 24th should Blackpool, Plymouth, and Port Vale all get results in the week (highly unlikely though, let's be real). They have conceded 25 goals and scored 19.

Reading vs Peterborough United Head-to-Head Timeline

First meeting in 1962, this pair have often contested third-tier games in their history; however, three seasons ago, it was a Championship fixture. Reading have 21 wins, Peterborough have 18 wins, and there have been 16 draws. The Royals have notably only lost once in their last six meetings with the Posh.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 2025: Reading 3-1 Peterborough United (League One)
• November 2024: Peterborough United 1-2 Reading (League One)
• December 2023: Peterborough United 2-2 Reading (League One)
• August 2023: Reading 0-1 Peterborough United (League One)
• February 2022: Peterborough United 0-0 Reading (Championship)

Recent Reading and Peterborough United Matches Analysis

Reading Last 5 Matches:

• Blackpool 0-1 Reading (League One)
• Reading 1-1 Rotherham (League One)
• Reading 1-0 Stevenage (League One)
• Reading 2-3 Carlisle (FA Cup)
• Reading 1-1 Doncaster

Reading are unbeaten in five games in the league, a spell of form that has seen the Royals form a gap between them and the bottom four. Even more impressively, Reading have not lost at home in the league since August, seven league home games ago.

Peterborough United Last 5 Matches:

• Peterborough United 0-1 Barnsley (FA Cup)
• Swindon Town 1-0 Peterborough United (EFL Trophy)
• Doncaster Rovers 2-1 Peterborough United (League One)
• Peterborough United 0-1 Stevenage (League One)
• Peterborough United 3-0 Stockport County (League One)

After a torrid start to the season, Peterborough began to pick up form in the Autumnal months; however, they are threatened with another drop off as they have lost two straight league games and four in all competitions.

Reading vs Peterborough United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a Reading Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Reading vs Peterborough United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Reading to Win @ 2.15 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a home victory in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Reading vs Peterborough United

Lewis Wing (Reading): Reading’s midfield ever-present has 8 goal contributions this season in all competitions, and has scored twice since the beginning of November. His partnership with Charlie Savage creates a formidable partnership in the middle of the park.

Harry Leonard (Peterborough United): The Blackburn loanee has 4 goals and 5 assists for Boro this season in all competitions, and has scored the Posh’s only goal in their last four games.

Reading vs Peterborough United Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports+

Stadium Information: The Select Car Leasing Stadium, which was formerly known as the Madejski Stadium, is a prominent football and rugby union venue located in Reading, Berkshire, England. It officially opened in 1998 and was built to replace Elm Park as the home of Reading Football Club. The stadium is an all-seater bowl configuration and has a capacity of 24,161 spectators. Its location is easily accessible, situated near Junction 11 of the M4 motorway, southwest of the town centre.

Referee: Craig Hicks (England)