Reading vs Bradford City | Prediction | EFL League One | 28/02

Published: 28 Feb 2026Updated: 27 Sept 2026

England - EFL League One

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28 Feb 2026 10:00

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Handicap: Bradford City (+1.5)

Market: Handicap: Bradford City (+1.5) · @ 1.20

1.20

Last updated: 25-02-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Reading vs Bradford City is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Reading and Bradford City in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Reading and Bradford City to score goals.

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.

Reading's Latest Results

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.

Bradford City's Latest Results