Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21 prediction & analysis
60%
Footrivo pick
Liverpool U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLiverpool U21 to win ✓60% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Liverpool U21 take on Reading U21 on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT) at Liverpool Academy. Liverpool U21 are 7th with 11 points from 6 games (in the top half), while Reading U21 sit 8th on 11 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Liverpool U21's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Doncaster 0–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Reading U21's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Norwich City U21 2–3 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.0 for Liverpool U21 and 1.1 for Reading U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Liverpool U21 60%, draw 18%, Reading U21 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Liverpool U21 to win – a 60% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Liverpool U21 2–1 Reading U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Liverpool U2160%fair 1.65 · @1.67
Draw18%fair 5.45 · @4.00
Reading U2121%fair 4.73 · @3.60
3.13Expected goals
2.04Liverpool U21 xG
1.09Reading U21 xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Liverpool U21 2.0 – 1.1 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
Liverpool U21 to win✓
60%
1.65
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Liverpool U21 ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Liverpool U21 / FT Liverpool U21✗
38%
2.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.09
–
Form
Liverpool U21 – last 6
LDWLWD
6 Oct
@ Doncaster
0–1
L
22 Sep
@ Rochdale
3–3
D
19 Sep
vs Brighton U21
5–1
W
14 Sep
@ West Ham United U21
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Leeds United U21
2–1
W
21 Aug
@ Everton U21
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Reading U21 – last 6
LDWLWL
9 Oct
vs Norwich City U21
2–3
L
19 Sep
vs Everton U21
0–0
D
14 Sep
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
3–2
W
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
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Liverpool U21 and Reading U21.
What is the prediction for Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
Our pick is Liverpool U21 to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
On our numbers Liverpool U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Reading U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
Our predicted score is Liverpool U21 2–1 Reading U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Liverpool Academy.
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.
