Premier League 2 Division One · England · Lancashire County GroundBlackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21 prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.43 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
Value bet: Reading U21 to win @ 1.91 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Blackburn Rovers U21 1.7 – 2.6 Reading U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Reading U21 shade it despite being away from home – 57% to win, against 25% for Blackburn Rovers U21.
Blackburn Rovers U21 have taken 6 points from their last 6 matches (2W 0D 4L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 2.8 per game. Reading U21 have 7 points from their last 6 (2W 1D 3L), averaging 2.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
We expect around 4.3 goals (1.7 for Blackburn Rovers U21, 2.6 for Reading U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–2 (8%), 1–3 (7%), 2–2 (7%).
In their last 1 meeting, Blackburn Rovers U21 have won 1, Reading U21 have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 4.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 70% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.40 is close to our fair price of 1.43. For a bigger price, Reading U21 to win at 1.91 is our value angle (57% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Reading U21 to win ✓ | 57% | 1.75 | 1.91 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 82% | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 70% | 1.43 | 1.40 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 93% | 1.08 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 81% | 1.24 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 63% | 1.59 | – |
| Half-time result | Reading U21 ahead at half-time ✓ | 45% | 2.22 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Reading U21 / FT Reading U21 ✓ | 37% | 2.68 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 8% | 12.95 | – |
Form
Blackburn Rovers U21 – last 6
| 9 Sep | vs Queens Park Rangers U21 | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | @ Ipswich Town U21 | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Aug | @ Southampton U21 | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Jul | vs Preston North End U21 | 5–2 | W |
| 24 Jul | @ Guiseley AFC | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Apr | vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 0–2 | L |
Reading U21 – last 6
| 7 Sep | vs Bristol City U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | @ Burnley U21 | 3–1 | W |
| 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 |
Head to head
| 25 Mar 2026 | Blackburn Rovers U21 v Reading U21 | 3–1 |
Premier League 2 Division One table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Southampton U21 | 6 | +11 | 16 |
| 2 |  Chelsea U21 | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 3 |  Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 7 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  Fulham U21 | 7 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 |  Norwich City U21 | 7 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 |  Liverpool U21 | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 8 |  Reading U21 | 7 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  Manchester United U21 | 5 | +8 | 10 |
| 10 |  Leeds United U21 | 6 | +3 | 10 |
| 11 |  Sunderland U21 | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth U21 | 7 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 |  Everton U21 | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 14 |  Brentford U21 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 15 |  West Ham United U21 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 16 |  Blackburn Rovers U21 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace U21 | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 18 |  Derby County U21 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 19 |  Brighton U21 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa U21 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 |  Arsenal U21 | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 |  Manchester City U21 | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 23 |  Ipswich Town U21 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 24 |  Wolves U21 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 25 |  Leicester City U21 | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 26 |  Stoke City U21 | 7 | -3 | 4 |
| 27 |  Burnley U21 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 28 |  Newcastle United U21 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 29 |  Middlesbrough U21 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 30 |  Birmingham City U21 | 6 | -11 | 3 |
| 31 |  West Bromwich Albion U21 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21?
On our numbers Blackburn Rovers U21 have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Reading U21 57%.
How many goals will there be in Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
When is Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21?
Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Reading U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Lancashire County Ground.
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