Reading vs Cardiff City: predictions, H2H and market odds

Reading have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (1.17 expected goals for, 1.12 against). Cardiff City have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (1.13 expected goals for, 1.32 against).

Both teams scored in 60% of Reading's recent matches and 40% of Cardiff City's; 60% and 30% went over 2.5 goals. In their last 5 meetings Reading won 2, Cardiff City won 3 and 0 ended level. The most recent, on 18 Oct 2025, finished Cardiff City 2–1 Reading.