Cardiff City vs Reading

📍 League One, England
đź•’ Saturday 18th October, 15:00 BST

Predictions & Betting Tips

Cardiff City hold a slight edge at home, winning 6 of their last 10 matches (60%). Reading are competitive on the road but slightly behind in consistency. The match may be close, but the edge favors the hosts.

Cardiff City consistently play high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%). Even if Reading are less prolific on the road (40%), the hosts’ attacking threat could drive the game over 2.5 goals.

Reading usually see both teams score in away matches (70%). Expect at least one goal from each side, particularly from the visitors.

High corner counts are common for both teams in their last 10 home/away matches (70% and 60%). Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities, making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice.

Our Tip: Over 8.5 Corners looks promising. Cardiff City see it in 70% of their last 10 home games and Reading in 70% of their last 10 away games. Expect plenty of set-piece action.

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Team Form

Cardiff City have been in stronger form at home compared to Reading’s away record. Their recent performances suggest they are the favorites heading into this match.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Lost 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Reading have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Cardiff City’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Cardiff City have been consistently involved in high-scoring home matches, while Reading have seen fewer goals away. Expect a lively home side, though the away team may keep the scoreline tighter.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Both teams have averaged at least 1–2 goals per match in recent games. While not extremely high-scoring, goals from both sides are likely.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 19 (1.9 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Both teams regularly achieve 9–10 corners per match. This could result in a dynamic game with multiple corner chances from both sides.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Cardiff City have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.

Reading have moderate corner counts away, occasionally generating set-piece chances, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.

Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Cardiff City (Home Form) Reading (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which team is likely to win, Cardiff City or Reading?

Cardiff City have been in stronger form at home compared to Reading’s away record. Recent League One matches in England suggest they are the favorites heading into this Cardiff City vs Reading game.

Will both teams score in the match between Cardiff City and Reading?

Reading have regularly seen goals at both ends in recent away matches, while Cardiff City’s home games have been more controlled. The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cardiff City and Reading?

Cardiff City have frequently played high-scoring home matches, while Reading’s away games have been lower scoring. This suggests the home team could contribute most of the goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cardiff City or Reading?

Both teams average 1–2 goals per match, so multiple goals are likely though not guaranteed.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cardiff City and Reading?

Both teams regularly achieve 9–10 corners per match, indicating a dynamic game with many set-piece opportunities.

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