Liverpool U21 60%Draw 19%Reading U21 22%Expected goals 2.02 – 1.11
64%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.36 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Picks by market
ResultLiverpool U21 to win ✓60% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @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 10.10
Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Reading U21 travel to face Liverpool U21 on Saturday 17 October in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Liverpool Academy the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT. In the table, Liverpool U21 are 7th, upper half, on 11 points after 6 matches; Reading U21 are 8th (upper half) with 11. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Liverpool U21, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Doncaster, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Reading U21, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Norwich City U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Liverpool U21 2.0 xG, Reading U21 1.1 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Liverpool U21 60%, draw 19%, Reading U21 22%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Liverpool U21 2–1 Reading U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Liverpool U2160%fair 1.68 · @1.67
Draw19%fair 5.32 · @4.00
Reading U2122%fair 4.64 · @3.60
3.13Expected goals
2.02Liverpool U21 xG
1.11Reading U21 xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Liverpool U21 to win✓
60%
1.68
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.36
Draw no bet
Liverpool U21 (draw no bet)✓
73%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
Reading U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
First team to score
Liverpool U21 to score first✓
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Liverpool U21 ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Liverpool U21 / FT Liverpool U21✗
37%
2.70
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.10
–
Recent results
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 Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Liverpool U21 vs Reading U21?
On our numbers Liverpool U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Reading U21 22%.
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.
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.
