Reading and Bradford City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Saturday, 28/02/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Royals vs The Bantams, based on a 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 Reading vs Bradford City
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Handicap: Bradford City (+1.5)
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The Royals preview
Reading comes into the match having played 33 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 48 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
The Paraders preview
On the other hand, Bradford City comes into the match having played 33 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Bradford City's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.
The offence system of Bradford City is led by Antoni Sarcevic as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Max Power, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.09 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.
Head to head: Reading vs Bradford City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W L |
1.45 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.76 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 47% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.53 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.12 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 65% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 59% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.31 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.29 | 1.5 |
Bradford City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.76 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.41 |
| Away | L L L L W |
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 76% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.24 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.53 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.71 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 47% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 53% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 6% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 76% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.62 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.14 | 1.54 |
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