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Our prediction
Reading to win
@ 2.10Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Reading vs Blackpool preview and result
Reading and Blackpool met in the League One on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Reading a 42% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Blackpool 41%. Our pick was Reading to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.10. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Reading or Blackpool) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 3.4 goals (1.7 for Reading, 1.7 for Blackpool). The chance of three or more goals is 67%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Reading have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-L-W), scoring 8 and conceding 3. Blackpool have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-D-W), scoring 9 and conceding 8. In the table, Reading are 6th with 22 points and Blackpool are 19th with 12 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Reading vs Blackpool?
Our pre-match prediction is Reading to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.10. Win chances: Reading 42%, draw 17%, Blackpool 41%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Reading vs Blackpool?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 67%).
What time is Reading vs Blackpool?
Reading vs Blackpool (League One) was played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Reading vs Blackpool?
The double chance 12 (Reading or Blackpool) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield |
14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County |
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United |
13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton |
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth |
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading |
14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford |
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United |
14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday |
13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons |
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe |
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -2 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient |
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion |
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage |
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County |
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -12 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster |
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan |
14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -11 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough |
13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -12 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -20 | 9 |
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