Stevenage look to move top of League One before their promotion rivals play, facing a tough trip to the Madejski Stadium to face Leam Richardson’s Reading.
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Our 3 Predictions For Reading vs Stevenage:
- 1st Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Match Result – Stevenage – 7/5
- 2nd Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Over 3.5 Goals – 13/5
- 3rd Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 5/6
1st Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Match Result – Stevenage – 7/5
Leam Richardson will have his work cut out in his first league game as Reading manager, but his predecessor, Noel Hunt, had led the Royals to 5 unbeaten games at home. After losing their first 2 in Berkshire, they have won 3 of their last 5 league games on home soil, which are their only league triumphs this season. That had also been the case in cup competitions, winning all 3 domestic cup encounters before losing to Carlisle United last Saturday.
Stevenage are unbeaten on home soil, but have struggled a little more on the road. Alex Revell’s side were beaten in their last away encounter at Lincoln City last month, one of just 2 league losses this term. The Boro also lost at Huddersfield Town earlier in the campaign, but only 4 sides have taken more points on their travels this term.
The new Royals manager will be desperate to record his first victory in charge, but expect Stevenage to edge what should be a close encounter, in spite of their respective league positions.
2nd Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Over 3.5 Goals – 13/5
Strangely, Reading have scored more goals away from home this season, despite having a much inferior record than at the Madejski Stadium. Only 5 teams have scored fewer than their 7 home goals in as many games. While they haven’t scored more than twice in a league game, the Royals have proved their scoring prowess in cup competitions.
Stevenage have managed 9 goals in 6 games, although they have played a game fewer than the majority of their third-tier rivals. That tally is only bettered by 4 teams in League One, scoring in 4 of their 6 away outings. Netting 3 times in 2 of those encounters, expect Boro to be involved in another high-scoring encounter on Thursday evening.
3rd Prediction For Reading vs Stevenage: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 5/6
The Royals’ record of 7 goals against is fairly average in comparison with the rest of the division. Reading have scored in each of their last 6 league games on home soil, while keeping 2 clean sheets in that time. Their games at home have averaged precisely 2 goals a game, with 14 scored in 7 matches.
Stevenage haven’t kept a clean sheet away from home, while they failed to score in both the above-mentioned losses. But, only 5 teams have conceded fewer times on the road than Boro’s 8 this season. Regardless, expect both sides to find the back of the net in this midweek encounter.
Best Odds For Reading vs Stevenage
| Bookmaker | Reading | Draw | Stevenage |
| NRGBet Sports | 19/10 | 2/1 | 7/5 |
| Bet442 Sport | 9/5 | 21/10 | 3/2 |
| 7bet Sports | 21/10 | 21/10 | 13/10 |
The table above shows the latest odds from leading football betting websites.
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Both these teams exited the FA Cup at the hands of lower league opposition, though Reading’s defeat will have hurt more. Leading National League Carlisle United, heading into stoppage time, the Cumbrians scored twice in stoppage time to equalise. Regan Linney completed his hat-trick, and the comeback, to cause an upset in extra time.
Back in the league, Reading have lost just once in 7 games, taking 4 points from their last 6 on offer at home against Doncaster Rovers and Northampton Town. The Royals are waiting on one final result to see if they progress in the Vertu Trophy, after taking 6 points from their 3 group stage encounters. Trips to the North West to face Wigan Athletic and Blackpool are separated by a home game against Rotherham United as far as the remainder of November is concerned.
Stevenage made their biggest statement of the season last Friday by giving manager Alex Revell a new 5 year contract. The Boro have been one of the standout stories of the season, sitting fourth in the division and only 2 points off the top, with games in hand on everyone around them. They are winless in their last 2 league outings, though they came against fellow promotion challengers Bradford City and Lincoln City.
The Bantams were the first side to stop Boro winning in Hertfordshire this season, with the Hertfordshire outfit victorious in their last 7 home games across all competitions before that. On Saturday, Stevenage were knocked out of the FA Cup by League Two promotion-chasers Chesterfield, freeing up the first weekend of December. Before that, they host Bolton Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers on successive Saturdays, before trips to Peterborough United and Wigan.
The first 4 meetings between the clubs came in the FA Cup, with meetings in consecutive seasons at the start of the last decade. As far as the league is concerned, Reading did the double over Stevenage in the 23/24 campaign, while both games last season ended 1-1.
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Where To Watch Reading vs Stevenage:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Madejski Stadium (Known as the Select Car Leasing Stadium for sponsorship reasons), Reading
- Date: Thursday 6th November, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Football
Probable Lineups For Reading vs Stevenage:
Predicted Reading Lineup:
- Lineup: Stevens, Abrefa, O’Connor, Williams, Jacob, Wing, Savage, Kyerewaa, Elliott, Lane, Ehibhatiomhan
- Injured/Suspended: Ritchie, Marriott, Pereira
- Coach: Leam Richardson
Predicted Stevenage Lineup:
- Lineup: Marschall, Pattenden, Goode, Piergianni, Freestone, Houghton, White, Roberts, Kemp, Lubala, Reid
- Injured/Suspended: Young, Simpson
- Coach: Alex Revell
