Barnsley vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

League One Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Reading

Barnsley host Reading in this League One fixture at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Tykes Stand Out on the Betting Coupon

We’ll take the plunge and back Barnsley to secure victory when they go up against Reading. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of 1.82 look attractive.

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Barnsley Beat Reading in Pair’s Last Meeting

Barnsley were winners in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline was enjoyed at home to Huddersfield Town at Oakwell Stadium.

Reading won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Port Vale at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barnsley boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Reading. In their last encounter, Barnsley travelled to Select Car Leasing Stadium and landed a 4-2 win. The past 10 H2H matches have included five draws, three Reading wins and two Barnsley victories.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Barnsley	7	5	1	1	14	9	5	14:9	16
21	Reading	7	1	2	4	7	12	-5	7:12	5

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Confirmed Lineups

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Tennai Watson, Jack Shepherd, Josh Earl, Nathanael Ogbeta, Caylan Vickers, Jonathan Bland, Adam Phillips, Luca Connell, Davis Keillor-Dunn, David McGoldrick.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Pereira (GK), Ashqar Ahmed, Finley Burns, Derrick Williams, Matty Jacob, Ben Elliot, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Jack Marriott, Daniel Kyerewaa.

Barnsley vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Barnsley vs Reading betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of 1.82 for a home win in this League One encounter. We think that Barnsley will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

Key Barnsley vs Reading league stats:

• Barnsley have won 3 of their last 5 games.

Barnsley to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 2 - 1 Reading

Let’s take a chance on the 6.75 available that Barnsley secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Barnsley vs Reading Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Barnsley Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The bookmakers have Barnsley at 1.82 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 55% chance of winning this League One clash based on the betting odds. Reading are the outsiders at 3.65 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There are different ways to bet on Barnsley including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is 1.81, although Reading +0.5 is a viable alternative at 1.91 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at 1.56 on the BTTS market.

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David McGoldrick Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite David McGoldrick is priced at 4.70 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of 2.38.

Past Five Barnsley vs Reading H2H Meetings Have Been a Draw

Barnsley haven’t been beaten in five straight games at Oakwell Stadium. The South Yorkshire outfit have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Reading have not triumphed in three straight away matches. The Royals have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Barnsley were involved in a 2-2 draw when last meeting Reading at Oakwell Stadium. All of the previous 5 H2H games at Oakwell Stadium have finished all square.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barnsley Home Stats		4-4-2	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	10	0
Reading Away Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Barnsley vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Barnsley vs Reading team news before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and the newest injury information.

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