Reading vs Blackpool Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 05/09
The encounter between Reading and Blackpool is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Reading Win To Nil
Why we predict Reading to win to nil
Our betting pick is Reading Win to Nil for the Reading vs Blackpool contest.
We anticipate Reading to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Key Betting Insights
Reading
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Reading's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Blackpool
Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Reading Win To Nil: 13/5
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Reading Preview
Reading has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0.5 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 3 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 4 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Reading has played 58 matches, scoring 84 goals (1.45 per match) and conceding 77 (1.33 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Reading
Goals Scored:89
Goals Conceded:77
Average Goals Scored:1.51
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:22
Goal Difference:12
Date
Game
Result
02/09
Reading
5 - 0
Mansfield Town
W
25/08
Stevenage
0 - 3
Reading
W
22/08
AFC Wimbledon
0 - 0
Reading
D
18/08
Reading
1 - 1
Wycombe Wanderers
D
15/08
Reading
3 - 4
Luton Town
L
Reading to win the match: 21/20
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Blackpool Preview
Across 3 EFL League One matches, Blackpool has posted 2 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2.33 points per fixture. In those games they scored 7 (2.33 per match) and conceded 2 (0.67 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Blackpool has earned 24 wins from 59 matches across all competitions, scoring 81 goals (1.37 per match) and conceding 83 (1.41 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Blackpool
Goals Scored:82
Goals Conceded:85
Average Goals Scored:1.37
Average Goals Conceded:1.42
Wins:24
Goal Difference:-3
Date
Game
Result
02/09
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
L
29/08
Blackpool
4 - 0
Peterborough United
W
25/08
Blackpool
1 - 4
Lincoln City
L
22/08
Stockport County
1 - 2
Blackpool
W
15/08
Blackpool
1 - 1
Wycombe Wanderers
D
Blackpool to win the match: 5/2
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Statistical Insights for Reading vs Blackpool
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Reading vs Blackpool fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Reading
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
D
L
1.6
Home
W
D
L
L
L
0.8
Away
W
D
D
D
L
1.2
Blackpool
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Home
W
L
D
W
W
2
Away
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
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Home Win
21/20
48.78%
Draw
12/5
29.41%
Away Win
5/2
28.17%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Reading
12
last 5 matches
Blackpool
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Reading scored +33% more goals than Blackpool in the last 5 matches.
Reading and Blackpool goals scored count, last 5 matches
Mansfield Town
5
Stevenage
3
AFC Wimbledon
0
Wycombe Wanderers
1
Luton Town
3
1
Barnsley
4
Peterborough United
1
Lincoln City
2
Stockport County
1
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Reading
5
last 5 matches
Blackpool
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackpool conceded +60% more goals than Reading in the last 5 matches.
Reading and Blackpool goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Mansfield Town
0
Stevenage
0
AFC Wimbledon
0
Wycombe Wanderers
1
Luton Town
4
2
Barnsley
0
Peterborough United
4
Lincoln City
1
Stockport County
1
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Corners
Reading
30
last 5 matches
Blackpool
15
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Reading received +100% more corners than Blackpool in the last 5 matches.
Reading and Blackpool corners count, last 5 matches
Mansfield Town
5
Stevenage
5
AFC Wimbledon
7
Wycombe Wanderers
8
Luton Town
5
4
Barnsley
3
Peterborough United
1
Lincoln City
2
Stockport County
5
Wycombe Wanderers
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Key metrics
Cards
Reading
9
last 5 matches
Blackpool
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackpool received +11% more cards than Reading in the last 5 matches.
Reading and Blackpool cards count, last 5 matches
Mansfield Town
1
Stevenage
2
AFC Wimbledon
3
Wycombe Wanderers
2
Luton Town
1
4
Barnsley
0
Peterborough United
3
Lincoln City
1
Stockport County
2
Wycombe Wanderers
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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