Peterborough United vs Reading Prediction and Betting Tips | December 29th 2025

Peterborough United will welcome Reading to Weston Homes Stadium in League One on Monday. Both teams have been enjoying a flawless run, but this game will likely tell them apart.

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Peterborough United defeated Leyton Orient 1-0 in their last match, which was their fourth win in five matches. It’s a pleasant streak the hosts will want to extend as long as possible. Peterborough are one of the six teams that are tied on 28 points in mid-table, expecting to break away from the pack in the upcoming matchday.

The Posh finished 18th out of 24 teams last season but are in a better position at this stage of the campaign than they were in 2024-25. The hosts are expecting a tough challenge from the visitors, who are seeking revenge for losing at home to Peterborough United in the sides’ previous clash.

Reading pulled off a 4-0 away victory over Plymouth on Boxing Day. It was their second win in two matches, after surmounting a two-match losing streak. The visitors also hold 28 points on the board and are closely vying with five others for the seventh and eighth spots in the table. Reading are 11th placed – two places above Peterborough.

The Royals are undefeated in their last three visits to Peterborough United. They won 2-1 in their previous trip to Weston Homes Stadium. It’s unclear if they could replicate that feat, considering the hosts’ current form. We expect an intense encounter between the sides, which could be decided by individuality and character.

Peterborough United vs Reading Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Peterborough United have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five matches against Reading.
• Peterborough United have won twice, drawn twice, and lost once in their last five matches at home against Reading.
• Peterborough United have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
• Reading have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Peterborough United have won four times and lost once in their last five matches, while Reading have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Peterborough United – W-W-W-W-L, Reading – W-W-L-L-W.

Peterborough United vs Reading Prediction

Peterborough United are on fire and will want to stretch their winning run to five matches, with the opportunity to do so at home.

Reading will take confidence from their recent success at Weston Homes Stadium, but will that be enough to down the hosts?

Peterborough United are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Peterborough United 2-1 Reading

Peterborough United vs Reading Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Peterborough United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Peterborough United to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Reading to score - Yes

Edited by Peter P