Cardiff and Reading face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, 18/10/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cardiff vs Reading, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Cardiff vs Reading
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Cardiff preview
Cardiff comes into the match having played 11 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.09 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Cardiff's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.
The offense system of Cardiff is led by Rubin Colwill as the top scorer of the season. The welsh midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rubin Colwill, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.82 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.
Reading preview
On the other hand, Reading comes into the match having played 11 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offense system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.43.
Head to head: Cardiff vs Reading
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Cardiff
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
2.09 |
| Home | W L L W W |
2 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 67% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 3.67 | 1.2 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 1.33 | 0.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 55% | 33% | 80% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 2 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.3 | 1.45 |
Away Team
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W L |
1 |
| Home | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | D D L D D |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 40% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 2.2 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.2 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 20% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 40% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.34 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.4 | 1.48 |
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