Reading vs Cardiff City

England - EFL League One

Reading
Reading

1 - 3

18 Apr 2026 10:00

Cardiff City
Cardiff City
Match Events
Live Statistics
  • 37%Ball Possession63%
  • 15Total Shots15
  • 7Shots on Target9
  • 7Corners9
  • 6Fouls11
  • 3Yellow Cards4
Head-to-Head
Reading
4
wins
5
draws
Cardiff City
3
wins
67%
BTTS
8/12
92%
OVER 0.5
11/12
75%
OVER 1.5
9/12
50%
OVER 2.5
6/12

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.62

    League 2.59

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Average

    48%

    League 51%

  • Both Teams Score

    Above average

    62%

    League 51%

  • Cards

    Average

    3.81

    League 3.86

  • Corners

    Average

    9.38

    League 10.00

Based on 557 completed matches this season.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    95%
    UNDER
    5%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    80%
    UNDER
    20%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    45%
    UNDER
    55%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    25%
    UNDER
    75%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

Team Performance

Reading

Home

LLDWL
VS

Cardiff City

Away

DWDDL

Points & Results

  • 1.44
    PPG
    1.95
  • 37%
    Wins
    57%
  • 53%
    First to Score
    55%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.44
    Scored/game
    1.83
  • 1.28
    Conceded/game
    1.02
  • 1.22
    xG
    1.78
  • 1.41
    xGA
    1.27

Trends

  • 67%
    Both Score
    52%
  • 19%
    Clean Sheet
    38%

Reading vs Cardiff City: Statistics and Analysis - EFL League One 2025/2026

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Reading vs Cardiff City - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This EFL League One match was played on 18/04/2026 (Saturday) and finished Reading 1 - 3 Cardiff City.

The fixture is part of game week 44th of the EFL League One season. Reading currently sits in position 10th of the EFL League One table. Cardiff City occupies position 2nd.

Stat Probabilities for Reading vs Cardiff City

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Reading vs Cardiff City at 62%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Reading and Cardiff City point to a 48% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Reading vs Cardiff City prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Reading vs Cardiff City?

According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Reading at 0, the draw at 0, and Cardiff City at 1.61.

Overall performance in the EFL League One

Reading's record so far reads 16W-14D-13L from 43 played a win rate of 37% at 1.44 points per game.

Cardiff City stands at 24W-10D-8L from 42 played, winning 57% of their matches at 1.95 points per game.

In their last five, Reading has gone 1W-1D-3L, averaging 0.8 points per game.

Cardiff City's last five read 1W-3D-1L, at 1.2 points per game.

At home, Reading has a 48% win rate (10W-7D-4L from 21 played).

On the road, Cardiff City has won 43% of their matches (9W-8D-4L from 21 played).

Goal statistics for Reading vs Cardiff City

In attack, Reading averages 1.44 goals scored per game in the EFL League One (62 in total), while conceding 1.28 per game (55 in total).

Cardiff City averages 1.83 goals scored per game (77 in total) and 1.02 conceded per game (43 in total).

Reading's top scorer this season is Jack Marriott, with 16 goals.

For Cardiff City, Yousef Salech leads the scoring charts with 14 goals this season.

Reading's main creator is Lewis Wing, with 11 assists.

Ollie Tanner tops the Cardiff City assist chart with 12.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Reading vs Cardiff City

Reading and Cardiff City have met 12 times in recent years. The record:

  • Reading wins: 4

  • Draws: 5

  • Cardiff City wins: 3

Frequently asked questions about Reading vs Cardiff City

When was Reading vs Cardiff City played?

The match was played on 18/04/2026 (Saturday) and finished Reading 1 - 3 Cardiff City.

What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Cardiff City?

Across their last 12 meetings the record is 4-5-3 (Reading wins – draws – Cardiff City wins).

What was the last match between Reading and Cardiff City?

The two sides last met on 18/10/2025, and the result was Cardiff City 2 vs 1 Reading. Full details: Reading vs Cardiff City, 18/10/2025.

Who is the favorite in Reading vs Cardiff City?

is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Reading is priced at 0, the draw at 0 and Cardiff City at 1.61.

Where can I find Reading vs Cardiff City stats?

All key statistics for Reading vs Cardiff City are on this page, updated in real time.