Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultReading U21 to win ✓54% · @1.83
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · fair 1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.02
Reading U21 vs Derby County U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Derby County U21 travel to face Reading U21 on Monday 13 April in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Select Car Leasing Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Reading U21 are 8th, upper half, on 11 points after 7 matches; Derby County U21 are 18th (lower half) with 8. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Reading U21, last 5: DLLWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Sunderland U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Derby County U21, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sunderland U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Derby County U21, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for Reading U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Reading U21 2.1 xG, Derby County U21 1.5 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 69% and GG at 65%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Reading U21 54%, draw 20%, Derby County U21 26%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Reading U21 2–1 Derby County U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Reading U2154%fair 1.87 · @1.83
Draw20%fair 4.98 · @3.70
Derby County U2126%fair 3.79 · @3.25
3.57Expected goals
2.08Reading U21 xG
1.49Derby County U21 xG
65%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–27%
1–26%
3–16%
2–06%
From our goals model: Reading U21 2.1 – 1.5 Derby County U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Reading U21 to win✓
54%
1.87
1.83
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.44
Draw no bet
Reading U21 (draw no bet)✓
67%
1.49
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Asian handicap
Derby County U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.92
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
–
First team to score
Reading U21 to score first
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Reading U21 ahead at half-time✗
40%
2.51
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Reading U21 / FT Reading U21✗
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.02
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Recent results
Reading U21 – last 6
DLLWWL
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
9 Mar
vs Everton U21
1–0
W
2 Mar
@ Wolves U21
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Derby County U21 – last 6
WWWWLD
6 Apr
vs Sunderland U21
2–1
W
3 Apr
vs Manchester City U21
1–0
W
20 Mar
vs Middlesbrough U21
1–0
W
6 Mar
vs West Ham United U21
4–2
W
2 Mar
@ West Bromwich Albion U21
2–4
L
23 Feb
@ Burnley U21
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Reading U21 and Derby County U21.
What is the prediction for Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
On our numbers Reading U21 have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Derby County U21 26%.
How many goals will there be in Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
Our predicted score is Reading U21 2–1 Derby County U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
Reading U21 vs Derby County U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 13 April 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
