Cardiff City
Reading
Cardiff City vs Reading Prediction
Why we picked this for Cardiff City vs Reading
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Cardiff City against Reading (Championship), rated at 65% confidence. Matches involving Cardiff City produced 1.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 1 of those went over 2.5. For Reading it is 3.2 goals per game, with 4 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form is split here (5 of 10 games went under 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. The 65% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 1-0, so Under 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Cardiff City vs Reading, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2022 | Reading | Cardiff City | 2-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Apr 09, 2022 | Reading | Cardiff City | 1-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Oct 02, 2021 | Cardiff City | Reading | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Reading | Cardiff City | 1-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Cardiff City | Reading | 1-2 | Over 2.5✕ |