The Premier League 2 Division One sees Burnley U21 take on Reading U21 on Friday 28 August, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Burnley U21 are 27th with 4 points from 7 games (in the bottom half), while Reading U21 sit 8th on 11 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Burnley U21's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Fulham U21 3–4 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Reading U21's last 5: LWDLL Most recently they lost to Derby County U21 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 2.8 for Burnley U21 and 2.7 for Reading U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 91% and both teams to score at 72%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.44, above our fair price of 1.40, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Burnley U21 2–2 Reading U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Burnley U2142%fair 2.39 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.50
Reading U2136%fair 2.78 · @2.50
5.50Expected goals
2.84Burnley U21 xG
2.66Reading U21 xG
72%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
3–26%
2–35%
3–35%
2–14%
3–14%
From our goals model: Burnley U21 2.8 – 2.7 Reading U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Burnley U21 to win✗
42%
2.39
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.40
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Burnley U21 ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Burnley U21 / FT Burnley U21✗
28%
3.54
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
18.13
–
Form
Burnley U21 – last 6
LLWWLD
21 Aug
@ Fulham U21
3–4
L
14 Aug
@ Wolves U21
0–2
L
14 May
@ Sunderland U21
2–1
W
13 Apr
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
2–1
W
12 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
0–2
L
23 Mar
@ Ipswich Town U21
0–0
D
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Reading U21 – last 6
LWDLLW
24 Aug
vs Derby County U21
1–3
L
13 Apr
vs Derby County U21
4–1
W
30 Mar
@ Sunderland U21
2–2
D
25 Mar
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
1–3
L
20 Mar
vs Manchester United U21
0–1
L
13 Mar
@ West Ham United U21
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Burnley U21 and Reading U21.
What is the prediction for Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
On our numbers Burnley U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Reading U21 36%.
How many goals will there be in Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
Our predicted score is Burnley U21 2–2 Reading U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
Burnley U21 vs Reading U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
