Reading and Carlisle United face each other on Saturday 11.01.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Reading's home ground, the Madejski Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Reading and Carlisle United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Reading vs Carlisle United
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Reading preview
Reading heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 0 matches, The Royals secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Reading's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Reading has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 19 goals, of which 0 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jack Marriott, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Wing has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Reading has conceded 0 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.35 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Carlisle United preview
Carlisle United comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.
The Cumbrians's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 5 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.06.
The Cumbrians's offensive system is led by Regan Linney, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stephen Wourne. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 17 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.
Head to head: Reading vs Carlisle United
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Home Team
Reading
England - FA Cup
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| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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