Stevenage vs Reading: Prediction, facts and betting tips - August 25, 2026
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In the second round of the English League Cup, we will see a match between Stevenage and Reading. The game will kick off at 20:45 CET on August 25, and I have a betting tip for you.
Stevenage vs Reading: Match preview
Stevenage have started the League One season with one point from their opening two matches, drawing once and suffering one defeat. In their most recent game, Boro lost 1-2 at home to Oxford United, with the match taking place at the Lamex Stadium.
Reading also have just one point after the opening two rounds of the league campaign. Their latest match was an away trip to AFC Wimbledon, where they played out a goalless 0-0 draw at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Both teams picked up victories in the first round of the EFL Cup. Stevenage beat League One side Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 away from home. Reading faced Bromley and progressed after a penalty shootout, with the match finishing 1-1 after both normal and extra time.
Match facts and H2H
- Stevenage and Reading have each lost once in their last five matches.
- Stevenage have scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches.
- Stevenage beat Reading 2-1 in their most recent meeting.
Probable line-ups
- Stevenage: Marschall; Vancooten, Piergianni, Freestone; Houghton, Taylor, Phillips, Patterson; Kemp; Mellon, Magennis
- Reading: Pereira; Godwin-Malife, O'Connor, Ward, Roberts, Dorsett; Fraser, Savage; Williams, Earthy, Lane; Brown
Prediction
I think both teams will be eager to reach the next round of the English League Cup and will certainly give it their all. I expect to see several goals, so my betting tip is for over 2 total goals.
