Cardiff City
Reading
Cardiff City vs Reading Prediction
Why we picked this for Cardiff City vs Reading
Our pick for Cardiff City vs Reading in League One is Over 2.5 goals, with 82% confidence. Recent form: 2 of Cardiff City's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (3.2 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Reading (2.8 per game). Recent form is split here (4 of 10 games went over 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 over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. A confidence of 82% means the recent numbers clearly point to Over 2.5. The match ended 2-1, so Over 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Cardiff City | Reading | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| 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✕ |