Preston North End
Reading
Preston North End vs Reading Prediction
Why we picked this for Preston North End vs Reading
Our pick for Preston North End vs Reading in Championship is Over 2.5 goals, with 53% confidence. Recent form: 2 of Preston North End's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.0 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Reading (2.2 per game). Recent form is split here (4 of 10 games went over 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. At 53%, the recent numbers are close to even, so this is one of our weaker picks; treat it with caution. The match ended 0-2, so Over 2.5 didn't come in.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Preston North End vs Reading, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2019 | Reading | Preston North End | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Reading | Preston North End | 2-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Preston North End | Reading | 2-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Apr 07, 2018 | Reading | Preston North End | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Preston North End | Reading | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |