Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendlies. Thomas Frank begins his tenure as Tottenham head coach Saturday as Spurs open pre-season away to Reading. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendlies | Jul 19 2025 at 4:00 pm UK at Select Car Leasing Stadium

Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Can Thomas Frank Kick Off His Spurs Reign With a Statement Win?

• Spurs scoring power returning fast
  • Tottenham have scored 8 goals in their last 3 friendlies, and with the likes of Kudus and Son starting, the frontline looks sharp.
• Reading vulnerable despite form
  • Despite their unbeaten pre-season, Reading have conceded in two of their three matches, both against weaker opposition than Spurs.
• Over 2.5 Goals hitting regularly
  • 60% of Reading’s and 66% of Spurs’ last five matches have featured at least three goals, highlighting the attacking intent both sides show.

Best Bet for Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur

Pre-season might be about fitness and tactics, but when Tottenham Hotspur travel to Reading on Saturday, it’s about far more than that. This is the beginning of a new chapter for Spurs – a club still processing the wreckage of a dismal Premier League season but also basking in their Europa League glory. It’s also the first proper look at Thomas Frank at the helm, and his first opportunity to show the fanbase – and the board – that he means business. For Reading, meanwhile, this is about momentum. A promising pre-season so far has injected some optimism back into a club now under fresh ownership, and even with a gulf in class between the two squads, they’ll fancy their chances of frustrating a Spurs side still finding their feet under a new boss.

On paper, there’s no comparison. Tottenham have the squad depth, star power and financial muscle to dominate a match like this. But if football was played on spreadsheets, we’d all be millionaires. The Royals are unbeaten in their last three friendlies and have shown some bite, including a tidy 2-1 win over Swindon. Add to that the fact Spurs are missing a few names due to injury and holidays, and there’s at least a bit of drama in the air.

Best Bet for Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur

After assessing all the available betting angles for this clash, our standout tip is Tottenham to Win & Over 2.5 Goals. Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t drown readers in ten different bets – we pick just one. That’s because we stand by our principle of quality over quantity. This way, you know what we’re backing and we can be held accountable for every tip we post.

This is the most confident selection based on the squads, pre-season form, tactical dynamics and what’s at stake psychologically for both sides.

Tottenham have the tools to open up Reading’s defence, even if Thomas Frank is still moulding his tactical identity at Hotspur Way. The attacking trio of Kudus, Son and Solanke – yes, you read that right – is expected to get their first run together, and that’s a scary prospect for any League One side. Reading will look to stay organised, but they’ve conceded in two of their three pre-season matches so far. Spurs, with fresh legs and a bench full of players desperate to impress, should have too much in the tank.

Despite the injuries to Kulusevski and Dragusin, Spurs’ depth is more than sufficient to cover those absences. Frank is likely to rotate heavily in the second half, giving younger names like Alfie Devine and Jamie Donley the chance to stretch Reading further. Add to that a defensive line that’s still adapting to new personnel, and it’s hard to see the Royals keeping things tight for 90 minutes.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“With a new manager in charge and elite attacking options even in a rotated side, Tottenham should not only win this comfortably but give us goals along the way. Reading’s form has been decent, but the class gap will be exposed here.” – Herrin Kendrick

We’re forecasting a 3-1 win for Spurs. Reading might sneak a goal – especially if Tottenham switch off at the back in the second half – but ultimately, the visitors should create more than enough to cover this line.

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