Reading vs Chelsea U21 prediction

England - EFL Trophy

Reading

v.s

13 Oct 2026 14:00

Chelsea U21

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.45

1.45

Confidence

86%

Last updated: 11-10-2026

Reading and Chelsea U21 face each other on Tuesday 10.13.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Trophy 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Reading's home ground, the Madejski Stadium (Select Car Leasing Stadium).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Reading Football Club Limited and Chelsea U21, 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.

Reading preview

Reading heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Trophy: in 1 matches, Reading Football Club Limited secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Royals's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.

Reading has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 99 goals, of which 1 were scored in the EFL Trophy, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Jack Marriott, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Lewis Wing has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, Reading has conceded 1 goals in the EFL Trophy (an average of 1 per game) and 85 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.31 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Reading's Latest Results

Chelsea U21 preview

Chelsea U21 comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the EFL Trophy. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses.

Chelsea U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 71 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the EFL Trophy, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.29.

Chelsea U21's offensive system is led by Shim Mheuka, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 16 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Genesis Antwi. The defender has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 46 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.48 per match.

Chelsea U21's Latest Results