Reading vs Stockport County betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the League One match on January 18th, 2025

Reading will be playing against Stockport County in a League One football match scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at 15:00h (UTC), in England, check the Reading vs Stockport County betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Reading vs Stockport County will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Select Car Leasing Stadium stadium, in the city of Reading, with a capacity for 24161 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Reading vs Stockport County betting tip 2024/2025

Despite the season change, the League One has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.55 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.59 goals per game of the last championship.

Reading last match

Reading comes from a loss in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Burnley, in a match valid for FA Cup, and the match ended 0-2. Coach N. Hunt's team lined up with this formation: 4-3-3.

The game had to be decided in overtime, after a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes.

The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for them to win, of 5.00 were a sign of it.

Stockport County last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for FA Cup, Stockport County, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Crystal Palace team with a final score of 1-0.

The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for their win, 11.00 were a sign of it.

Reading vs Stockport County h2h

Reading occupied 6th place when they went against Stockport County, who was in 12th place, in their last match at League One. Reading first went in with a 4-3-3 formation, which was engaged by Stockport County with a 3-4-1-2 deployment.

The most recent precedent between these two clubs was in 29-10-2024, in the 2024/2025 season of the League One, which ended with a 4-1 win for Stockport County.

The Reading team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Stockport County team, which has no wins recently.

Reading

League One leaderboard now

The Reading team with 41 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 12 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses.

In the 27th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to Barnsley who places just above in 5th place.

Reading analysis

After 26 rounds, Reading has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 39 goals for and 33 conceded.

With 49.38% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, Reading can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against Stockport County they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.

Winning 3 games as the visiting team, the team’s record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.

Best goalscorer from Reading

In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Sam Smith so far in the competition. With 9 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Reading to achieve victorious results this season.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Stockport County

League One leaderboard now

Stockport County arrives in this game with 38 points, and in 7th place in the League One, having won 10 games in total and lost 7 times, making a total of 8 draws.

Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 27th round, with the Leyton Orient team in hot pursuit at 8th place.

Stockport County analysis

Stockport County after 26 days has put up 37 goals scored, and taken 27, and thus record has a positive goal difference.

As we approach the Regular Season, Stockport County is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.04 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Best goalscorer from Stockport County

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Louie Barry. Stockport County owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 15 goals in this season.

It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Reading is Sam Smith, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Stockport County is Louie Barry, he has scored in 15 opportunities.

Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 4.34 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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