Select Car Leasing Stadium will be the centre of attention when Reading take on Bradford City in a League One showdown, with the Royals aiming to return to winning ways following a 2-2 draw with Wycombe. Forward Jacob Brown is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in that game, while Savage and Rinomhota are both away on international duty. Reading have been strong in front of their home fans, winning 50% of their last six home matches and scoring an impressive 2.50 goals per game.
Bradford City, on the other hand, are determined to retain top position in League One as they chase a fourth consecutive league victory. Josh Neufville picked up a knock in the 1-0 win over Luton, with Kieran Morgan likely to step up in his absence. The Bantams have been particularly impressive away from home, winning 80% of their last five matches while conceding just 0.60 goals per game across their last 10 overall.
Bradford City have been in a fine form of late, with Reading missing a couple of first-team regulars. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Bradford conceding only 0.60 goals per game).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Reading vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Reading 0 - 1 Bradford
Reading vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 105 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jack Marriott @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bradford +0.5 @ -122 Odds
- European Handicap: Bradford +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bradford to Win @ 162 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bradford to Win/Bradford to Win @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bradford - Yes @ 350 Odds
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View OfferReading Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddwwwllwd | 1.50 |
| Home | ldwwlw | 1.67 |
| Away | dwld | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.83 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.70 | 1.76 | 1.62 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.36 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdllwwwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wdlww | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.72 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.13 | 1.33 |
Reading vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Reading (50%)
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Bradford (25%)
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