The model estimates 2.01 goals for Reading and 1.32 for Leicester City. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Reading and 6 for Leicester City, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Reading · 51%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Reading is going head to head with Leicester City on December 19, 2026 at 15:00. This match is part of League One — Round 20.
Reading take on Leicester City in the League One on 19 December 2026 at 15:00.
Reading are currently placed 5th in the table with 21 points, while Leicester City occupy 11th position with 18 points.
Reading come into this match with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Leicester City have 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 19 recorded meetings, Reading have 8 wins against Leicester City, with 5 draws.
Prediction: Reading to win with probability 49%. Most likely scoreline: 2-1. Avg goals: 3.33. Over 2.5: 65%. BTTS: 65%.




In their last 6 matches, Reading have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.
There have been under 2.5 goals in 4 of Reading's last 6 matches.
Reading score an average of 1.50 goals per game across their last 6 matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 6 of Leicester City's last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of Leicester City's last 6 matches.
Leicester City score an average of 2.00 goals per game across their last 6 matches.