Burnley U21 vs Reading U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 28 August the Premier League 2 Division One brings Burnley U21 against Reading U21. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Burnley U21 are 27th, lower half, on 4 points after 7 matches; Reading U21 are 8th (upper half) with 11.
Current form
Burnley U21, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Fulham U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Reading U21, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Derby County U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Burnley U21 2.8 xG, Reading U21 2.7 xG – a total near 5.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 91% and GG at 72%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Burnley U21 42%, draw 21%, Reading U21 37%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.44 – longer than our fair 1.40, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Burnley U21 2–2 Reading U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Burnley U2142%fair 2.36 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @3.50
Reading U2137%fair 2.72 · @2.50
5.50Expected goals
2.83Burnley U21 xG
2.67Reading U21 xG
72%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Burnley U21 to win✗
42%
2.36
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.40
1.44
Draw no bet
Burnley U21 (draw no bet)✗
54%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
Reading U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
–
First team to score
Burnley U21 to score first
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Burnley U21 ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.63
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Burnley U21 / FT Burnley U21✗
28%
3.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
18.15
–
Recent results
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 21% and Reading U21 37%.
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).
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.
