Reading vs Blackpool Prediction & Tips | League One | FootballTips.app
Reading
HomeFull Time
3 - 1
HT: 1 - 0
Saturday 5 September
Blackpool
Awayauto_awesome
AI Prediction
verified Medium Confidence
11.95
X3.52
23.47
Recommended Bet
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Away Win
Odds: 3.40Stake: Medium (5/10)
50
Opp. Value
Key Factors
League Rank: Home #14 vs Away #3
Season: Home 1.00 PPG vs Away 2.20 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.53 PPG vs Away 1.67 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 2.00 GPG vs Away 1.60 GPG
donut_small Win Probabilities
42%
25%
33%
Reading
Draw
Blackpool
payments
Value Comparison
| Outcome | Market Odds | True Odds (AI) | Fair Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | 1.77 | 1.75 | — | +0.9% |
| Reading Win | 2.05 | 2.38 | 2.20 | -14.0% |
| Draw | 3.45 | 4.05 | 3.70 | -14.8% |
| Blackpool Win | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.64 | +13.5% |
| BTTS - Yes | 1.63 | 1.82 | — | -10.3% |
Fair Odds remove the bookmaker margin. Value is raw EV vs market odds; hover a badge for the edge vs fair odds.
Match Preview
Jack Marriott was at his unstoppable best once again on Wednesday night as his brace inspired Reading to a dazzling 5-0 home win against Mansfield. The Royals are now unbeaten in four since their opening weekend defeat to Luton.
Blackpool travel to the Select Car Leasing Stadium looking to shake off a 2-1 away defeat to Barnsley on Wednesday night. The Tangerines remain third in the standings having taken seven points from their first four League One outings.
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Reading
Starting 11
-Joel Pereira
GK6.78
-Jeriel Dorsett
DL6.95
-Paudie O'Connor
DC7.06
-Benn Ward
DC7.75
-Udoka Godwin-Malife
DR6.89
-Charlie Savage
DMC6.13
-Lewis Wing
DMC6.91
-Paddy Lane
AML6.54
-George Earthy
AMC6.93
-Kyreece Lisbie
AMR6.94
-Jack Marriott
FW8.08
Blackpool
Starting 11
-Bailey Peacock-Farrell
GK7.22
-Finley Munroe
DL6.51
-Josh Earl
DC7.22
-Oliver Casey
DC7.00
-Jordan Williams
DR7.19
-Albie Morgan
MC6.95
-Karoy Anderson
MC7.31
-Josh Bowler
MC7.46
-Tom Bloxham
AMC6.74
-Dion Charles
FW6.93
-Jerry Yates
FW6.74
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 3 / 4 matchesReadingvsBlackpool
2.67Goals / Match2.00
1.33Conceded / Match1.00
2Clean Sheets1
5.00Shots on Target / Match6.25
52.7%Possession %40.0%
76.5%Pass Accuracy %71.4%
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
8Goals Scored8
4Goals Conceded4
2Clean Sheets1
12Big Chances15
7Big Chances Missed8
gps_fixedShooting
50Total Shots66
15Shots on Target25
swap_horizPassing & Possession
52.7%Avg Possession40.0%
1,211Total Passes1,286
76.5%Pass Accuracy71.4%
shieldDefending
31Tackles91
23Interceptions33
7Saves20
50.5%Duels Won52.2%
gavelDiscipline
34Fouls37
5Yellow Cards7
9Offsides15
analyticsOther
17Corners14
14Successful Dribbles20
7.42Avg Rating7.55
Statistical Comparison
ReadingMetricBlackpool
8
Goals
8
5
Assists
5
6.7
Average Ratings
6.8
25.8
Average Age
25.7
182.9
Average Height (cm)
183.6
1.4
Shots pg
1.2
52%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
0.9
Dribbles pg
1
0.9
Tackles pg
2
history Recent Form
ReadingW
D
L
BlackpoolL
W
W
D
group Head to Head
PL2 May 2026
0-1
PL29 Nov 2025
0-3
PL1 Apr 2025
3-0
PL14 Dec 2024
0-3
PL27 Apr 2024
3-2
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
50%
Both Team Score
Head-to-Head Detailed
Over 1.5 Goals
77%
17 / 22 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
64%
14 / 22 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
41%
9 / 22 matches
Both Teams to Score
50%
11 / 22 matches
Reading CS
18%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool CS
32%
Clean Sheets
Recent Matches
2 May 2026
Reading
0 - 1
Blackpool
29 Nov 2025
Blackpool
0 - 3
Reading
1 Apr 2025
Blackpool
3 - 0
Reading
14 Dec 2024
Reading
0 - 3
Blackpool
27 Apr 2024
Reading
3 - 2
Blackpool
23 Sept 2023
Blackpool
4 - 1
Reading
25 Feb 2023
Reading
3 - 1
Blackpool
30 Jul 2022
Blackpool
1 - 0
Reading
26 Feb 2022
Blackpool
4 - 1
Reading
20 Oct 2021
Reading
2 - 3
Blackpool
14 Jan 2020
Blackpool
0 - 2
Reading
4 Jan 2020
Reading
2 - 2
Blackpool
Current Form Comparison
Form (Overall)
1.00
Form (Overall)
2.20
Blackpool is +120% better in terms of Points Per Game
Reading
5 - 0
Mansfield Town
AFC Wimbledon
0 - 0
Reading
Reading
3 - 4
Luton Town
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
Blackpool
4 - 0
Peterborough United
Stockport County
1 - 2
Blackpool
Blackpool
1 - 1
Wycombe Wanderers
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