Reading vs Barnsley prediction, odds and how to watch

Jack Marriott headed home twice after the break as Reading kept a clean sheet to beat Notts County 2-0 in League One, with the visitors offering next to nothing in attack.

Leicester dominated virtually every statistic at Oakwell but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Reyes Cleary cancelled out Liam Cullen's early opener. Barnsley showed desire in abundance but the numbers do not lie.

Peterborough United let a lead slip in the dying minutes as Danny Ormerod's second header of the night earned Barnsley a 3-3 draw in a chaotic Carabao Cup tie. Connor Maguire has seen enough to have some very direct thoughts.

Brentford came to Reading and got the job done 2-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Callum Wilson and Fábio Carvalho scoring either side of half-time before Paudie O'Connor gave the hosts a late consolation.

Barnsley were clinical, composed and utterly deserved as they dismantled Plymouth Argyle 3-0 at Home Park, with goals from Oliver Irow, Ronan Curtis and Aribim Pepple settling the League One contest without argument.

Barnsley have shipped 17 goals in their last ten League One matches and Cambridge United have scored in every single one of their last six. Something has to give at Oakwell on Saturday.

Wigan Athletic have conceded eight goals in their last five League One matches. Reading arrive at the DW Stadium having scored twelve in the same window. Something has to give.

MK Dons have not won in five League One matches and cannot keep a clean sheet. Reading arrive having scored eight goals in their last two games. Something has to give.