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Squawka / News / AFC Wimbledon vs Reading predictions and betting tips: Dons fancied against leaky Royals

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading predictions and betting tips: Dons fancied against leaky Royals

22 Aug · 15:00 Plough Lane · League One
  1. Full Time
  2. 90 + 5'
    J. Brown on for K. Lisbie
  3. S. Sessegnon on for M. Hippolyte
    90 + 1'
  4. 87'
    P. Lane on for H. Roberts
  5. 87'
    R. Williams on for D. Kyerewaa
  6. A. Sasu on for J. Stockley
    82'
  7. C. Maycock on for Z. Nelson
    75'
  8. 68'
    C. Savage
  9. 65'
    G. Earthy on for J. Stokes
  10. 65'
    C. Savage on for A. Rinomhota
  11. Half Time
  12. 38'
    A. Rinomhota
  13. 29'
    P. O'Connor
  14. R. Johnson
    29'
  15. M. Hippolyte
    19'
  16. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
36.8% Possession 63.2%
0 Goals 0
4 Shots 13
2 Shots On Target 3
7 Corners Won 7
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
Shooting
0 Goals 0
4 Total Shots 13
2 Shots On Target 3
Defending
0 Goals Conceded 0
1 Clean sheets 1
Passing
257 Total Passes 465
166 Accurate Passes 372
Possession
36.8% Possession 63.2%
7 Corners 7
Discipline
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
15 Fouls 13
Shots
  • 1
    Reading
    Lewis Wing
    3
  • 2
    Reading
    Josh Stokes
    3
  • 3
    Reading
    Jack Marriott
    3
Tackles Won
  • 1
    AFC Wimbledon
    Marcus Browne
    2
  • 2
    Reading
    Andy Rinomhota
    2
  • 3
    AFC Wimbledon
    Isaac Ogundere
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Reading
    Udoka Godwin-Malife
    3
  • 2
    Reading
    Kyreece Lisbie
    2
  • 3
    Reading
    Lewis Wing
    2
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Reading
    Benn Ward
    73
  • 2
    Reading
    Paudie O'Connor
    52
  • 3
    Reading
    Udoka Godwin-Malife
    47
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Reading
    Udoka Godwin-Malife
    2
  • 2
    AFC Wimbledon
    James Tilley
    1
Interceptions
  • 1
    AFC Wimbledon
    Steve Seddon
    3
  • 2
    AFC Wimbledon
    Ryan Johnson
    2
  • 3
    Reading
    Benn Ward
    2
20
McDonnell
06
Johnson
26
Sweeney
33
Ogundere
03
Seddon
21
Hippolyte
12
Smith
10
Nelson
07
Tilley
09
Stockley
11
Browne
07
Marriott
11
Kyerewaa
28
Stokes
19
Lisbie
04
Rinomhota
10
Wing
05
Roberts
16
Ward
15
O'Connor
02
Godwin-Malife
01
Pereira
Substitutes
02 Steven Sessegnon 
16 Antwoine Hackford 
05 Ollie Harrison 
08 Callum Maycock 
01 Nathan Bishop 
17 Andy Yiadom 
29 Aron Sasu 
Substitutes
 Jack Stevens 25
 Jacob Brown 18
 Ashqar Ahmed 39
 Randell Williams 14
 George Earthy 17
 Paddy Lane 32
 Charlie Savage 08

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AFC Wimbledon vs Reading is a League One clash at Plough Lane on Saturday at 3pm, with both sides looking to recover from heavy opening-day defeats.

Wimbledon were thumped at Huddersfield while Reading shipped four at home, and goals could again be on the menu. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson favours the hosts, who should fancy their chances against a leaky Reading defence.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
AFC Wimbledon to win7/5Wimbledon were beaten 3-0 at promotion-fancied Huddersfield but are much better than that at home. Reading conceded four in a 4-3 loss to Luton and look defensively fragile.
Both teams to score4/5Reading scored three in their opener but shipped four, and Wimbledon will sense opportunity at home. Goals at both ends look a strong possibility.

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How AFC Wimbledon go into the game

Wimbledon endured a tough opening day, well beaten 3-0 at Huddersfield. Plough Lane, however, is a very different proposition and they will expect a strong response in front of their own fans.

Spirited and well-supported, Wimbledon are a different side at home. Against a Reading team leaking goals, they will fancy their chances of a first win.

How Reading go into the game

Reading opened with a wild 4-3 home defeat to Luton, showing attacking spark but alarming defensive frailty. Tightening up at the back is the immediate priority on the road.

The Royals clearly carry a goal threat, but conceding four at home is a major concern. They will need to defend far better at Plough Lane to take anything.

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading: 2025-26 by the numbers

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
07/02/26AFC Wimbledon3-2Reading
26/08/25Reading2-1AFC Wimbledon
16/08/25Reading1-2AFC Wimbledon

Wimbledon have won two of the last three, all high-scoring.

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
AFC Wimbledon to win7/5⭐⭐⭐Strong at home against a leaky Reading.
Both teams to score4/5⭐⭐⭐Reading conceded four last week.
AFC Wimbledon or draw (Double Chance)8/13⭐⭐⭐Cover on the hosts.
Over 2.5 goals21/20⭐⭐Reading’s games have goals in them.
AFC Wimbledon to win 2-18/1⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

AFC Wimbledon vs Reading score prediction

Reading carry a threat but their defensive problems are a worry, and Wimbledon are a different animal at Plough Lane. Expect the hosts to edge an open game. Score prediction: AFC Wimbledon 2-1 Reading.

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