Following a shocking loss to Newport County in the EFL Trophy, Cardiff City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Reading in the League One round 13. The Bluebirds have a chance to climb to the top position in the standings. Therefore, we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Royals. Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy is going to field the best possible side against Reading after resting several first-team regulars in the midweek defeat.
Meanwhile, the visitors head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Exeter City. Reading, though, are not regarded as good travellers and given Cardiff City’s promotion hopes, we are tempted to bet on the South Wales outfit. The good news for the visiting team is that Kamari Doyle has overcome his minor injury, while fit-again defender Andy Yiadom should start from the bench once again.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 18 October 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Cardiff vs Reading prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cardiff 2 - 1 Reading
Cardiff vs Reading Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ -105 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferCardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwl | 1.80 |
| Home | lwl | 1.00 |
| Away | ww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.67 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.85 | 1.51 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.64 | 1.19 |
Reading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdwd | 1.80 |
| Home | wdw | 2.33 |
| Away | dd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.75 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 0.93 | 1.28 |
Cardiff vs Reading Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cardiff (23%)
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