Reading vs Peterborough United: match statistics
Reading vs Peterborough United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading played against Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 9, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Reading has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Peterborough United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.18. Peterborough United scores 1.12 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Reading's games and 41% of Peterborough United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 59%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.18 per game. Reading takes 12.4 shots per game, while Peterborough United takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Peterborough United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Peterborough United, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Reading | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Reading is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Reading · 1.2 pts / game - Peterborough United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reading is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Reading · 1.12 goals / game - Peterborough United
Reading is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Reading · 1.47 goals / game - Peterborough United
Reading scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
Peterborough United scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Reading
Over / Under - Peterborough United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reading is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Reading · 1.18 pts / game - Peterborough United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Reading
Peterborough United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Reading | Liga | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 49% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Reading vs Peterborough United?
The EFL League One match finished Reading 1:2 Peterborough United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Peterborough United?
Reading score 1.18 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.12. The EFL League One average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Reading's matches and 41% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Reading and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Peterborough United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Peterborough United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Reading vs Peterborough United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.