EFL TrophyTuesday, 25 August 2026 · Full-time0-3✕
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Stevenage
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Reading
Stevenage vs Reading Prediction
Under2.5 goals
76% confidence
Why this pick
Why we picked this for Stevenage vs Reading
Our pick for Stevenage vs Reading in EFL Trophy is Under 2.5 goals, with 76% confidence. Recent form: 1 of Stevenage's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (1.8 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Reading (2.8 per game). That recent scoring pattern is the main reason behind the pick.
Previous meetings agree, with 5 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. A confidence of 76% means the recent numbers clearly point to Under 2.5. The match ended 0-3, so Under 2.5 didn't come in.
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1.8
avg goals, Stevenage last 5
2.8
avg goals, Reading last 5
0%
last 5 H2H went over 2.5
3 / 10
combined form matches over
Current form
Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Stevenage
Stevenage 1-2 Oxford United
Over 2.5✕Aug 22, 2026
Burton Albion 1-1 Stevenage
Under 2.5✓Aug 15, 2026
Stockport County 2-0 Stevenage
Under 2.5✓May 13, 2026
Stevenage 0-1 Stockport County
Under 2.5✓May 09, 2026
Stevenage 1-0 Wigan Athletic
Under 2.5✓May 02, 2026
Reading
Wimbledon 0-0 Reading
Under 2.5✓Aug 22, 2026
Reading 3-4 Luton Town
Over 2.5✕Aug 15, 2026
Reading 0-1 Blackpool
Under 2.5✓May 02, 2026
Rotherham United 1-1 Reading
Under 2.5✓Apr 25, 2026
Reading 1-3 Cardiff City
Over 2.5✕Apr 18, 2026
Head to head
Last 5 meetings
Stevenage vs Reading, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Stevenage | Reading | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Reading | Stevenage | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Reading | Stevenage | 1-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Nov 09, 2024 | Stevenage | Reading | 1-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Stevenage | Reading | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |